Comparison: Japanese Terrier and Miniature Pinscher

Japanese Terrier and Miniature Pinscher are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Japanese Terrier
Photo: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Miniature Pinscher
Photo: VGioia6888, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Japanese TerrierMiniature Pinscher
FCI group3. Terriers2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originJapanGermany
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers30–33 cm25–30 cm
Weight–4–6 kg
Life span–12–16 years
Recognition features
  • Very short smooth coat: tricolour with white body and black or tan spots
  • High-set ears folded forward
  • Light, square build
  • Small slim dog about 30 cm, dobermann-like
  • Smooth black-and-rust or red coat
  • Characteristic high-stepping gait
CoatShort (about 2 mm), smooth, dense and glossy; tricolour head with black, tan and white, body white with black or tan spots.Short, dense, glossy coat; black-and-tan, red, chocolate.
PurposeJapanese lap terrier created by crossing smooth Fox Terriers with small local dogs.A German stable ratter, nicknamed ´king of toys´ for its confident attitude.

Breed page: Japanese Terrier · Breed page: Miniature Pinscher

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.