Comparison: Manchester Terrier and Miniature Pinscher

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

Manchester Terrier
Photo: Томасина, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Miniature Pinscher
Photo: VGioia6888, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Manchester TerrierMiniature Pinscher
FCI group3. Terriers2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originUnited KingdomGermany
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers–25–30 cm
Weight–4–6 kg
Life span–12–16 years
Recognition features
  • Short glossy coat, jet black with rich mahogany tan
  • Wedge-shaped head, small V-shaped ears carried above the skull line
  • "Thumb mark" above the feet and sharply defined tan markings
  • Small slim dog about 30 cm, dobermann-like
  • Smooth black-and-rust or red coat
  • Characteristic high-stepping gait
CoatClose, smooth, short and glossy, firm in texture; jet black with sharply defined rich mahogany tan.Short, dense, glossy coat; black-and-tan, red, chocolate.
PurposeElegant 19th-century British ratter that still dispatches vermin quickly and also makes a companion.A German stable ratter, nicknamed ´king of toys´ for its confident attitude.

Breed page: Manchester 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.