Comparison: Miniature Pinscher and Prague Ratter

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

Miniature Pinscher
Photo: VGioia6888, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Prague Ratter
Photo: Maya kanakry, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Miniature PinscherPrague Ratter
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originGermanyCzechia
CategorySmallVery small (toy)
Height at withers25–30 cm21–23 cm
Weight4–6 kg–
Life span12–16 years–
Recognition features
  • Small slim dog about 30 cm, dobermann-like
  • Smooth black-and-rust or red coat
  • Characteristic high-stepping gait
  • Tiny build - only 21-23 cm at the withers, almost square and compact
  • Smooth or medium-long coat; black, brown or blue with tan, yellow, red, also merle
  • Head with a distinct stop, tail carried over the back, even in a semicircle, when moving
CoatShort, dense, glossy coat; black-and-tan, red, chocolate.Two varieties: 1) short, glossy, close-fitting, thick, without bald places; 2) moderately long with fringes on ears, quarters and tail and slightly longer on the chest. Colours: black, brown or blue with tan markings (in any shade), recessive yellow (with pale pigmentation) and red without tan, plus black-and-tan merle and brown-and-tan merle.
PurposeA German stable ratter, nicknamed ´king of toys´ for its confident attitude.A companion dog; historically used to kill rats, for which its small size, quickness and keen sense of smell suited it.

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