Which is Better between the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher? A Very Detailed Review.

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Maltese Versus Miniature Pinscher: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Maltese and for the Miniature Pinscher. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Maltese or the Miniature Pinscher.

Maltese versus Miniature Pinscher

Maltese versus Miniature Pinscher: Overview

Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are similar in size. The Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are both tiny-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are Companion Dogs. This means both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Maltese versus Miniature Pinscher: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Maltese to the Miniature Pinscher based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher

Factor Maltese Miniature Pinscher
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 1/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 14 years
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 1/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Height 8 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight Up to 7 pounds 8 to 11 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.0 years
Average Price $2580 $1470
Price Range $1800 – $3000 $825 – $1500
Temperament Score 82.4 percent 82.5 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Patellar Luxation
  • PENNGEN
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 33 67
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 59 37

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Maltese in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Miniature Pinscher. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Maltese is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Miniature Pinscher is 73 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Maltese is a better pet than the Miniature Pinscher. So, you should get the Maltese!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Maltese versus Miniature Pinscher

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher

    Below is a list of where the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are most different:

  • Malteses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Miniature Pinschers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Malteses require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Miniature Pinschers are very easy to groom.
  • The Similarities Between the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher

    The Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are most similar:

  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are very easy to train.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are very playful.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Maltese versus Miniature Pinscher

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher.

    Malteses weigh Up to 7 pounds when fully grown. Malteses are 8 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Miniature Pinschers weigh 8 to 11 pounds when fully grown. Miniature Pinschers are 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Maltese versus Miniature Pinscher

    The lifespan of Malteses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Malteses is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Miniature Pinschers is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Miniature Pinschers is 12.0 years.

    Malteses live longer than Miniature Pinschers.

    Maltese versus Miniature Pinscher

    Temperament of the Miniature Pinscher Versus the Maltese

    The Miniature Pinscher has a better temperament than the Maltese.

    This is because the temperament score for the Miniature Pinscher is 82.5 percent while the temperament score for the Maltese is 82.4 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 82.4 percent, the Maltese has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 82.5 percent, the Miniature Pinscher has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher by measuring the temperaments of 17 Malteses and 57 Miniature Pinschers.

    Price of Maltese versus Price of Miniature Pinscher

    The average price of the Maltese puppy is $2580. The price of the Maltese typically ranges from $1800 – $3000. However, the price of a Maltese can be as low as $500 and as high as $7995. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 413 Maltese puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Miniature Pinscher puppy is $1470. The price of the Miniature Pinscher typically ranges from $825 – $1500. However, the price of the Miniature Pinscher can be as low as $100 and as high as $50000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 159 Miniature Pinscher puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Maltese is more expensive than the Miniature Pinscher.

    Maltese Miniature Pinscher
    Average Price $2580 $1470
    Price Range $1800 to $3000 $825 to $1500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Maltese and Miniature Pinscher. For different price points, the charts show how many Maltese puppies or how many Miniature Pinscher puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Malteses. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Malteses. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Miniature Pinschers

    A breakdown of the prices of Miniature Pinschers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Maltese puppy or the Miniature Pinscher puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Maltese versus Miniature Pinscher

    Adopting the Maltese versus Adopting the Miniature Pinscher

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Malteses and many Miniature Pinschers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Maltese named Snoopy that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Malteses like Snoopy on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Malteses, Miniature Pinschers are also available for adoption. For example, Martin is a Male Miniature Pinscher that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Miniature Pinschers like Martin that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Stewart (Bonded Pair With Gucci) is the name of another Maltese (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Rex is an adorable Male Miniature Pinscher on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Malteses and Miniature Pinschers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Malteses and Miniature Pinschers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Maltese versus the Intelligence of the Miniature Pinscher

    Maltese Miniature Pinscher
    Intelligence Rank 59 out of 130 dog breeds 37 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Maltese has an obedience intelligence rank of 59 out of 130 dog breeds. The Maltese belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Malteses tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Miniature Pinscher has an obedience intelligence rank of 37 out of 130 dog breeds. The Miniature Pinscher belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Miniature Pinschers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Miniature Pinscher is more intelligent than the Maltese.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Maltese versus Popularity of Miniature Pinscher

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Maltese is more popular with dog owners than the Miniature Pinscher. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Maltese is 33 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Miniature Pinscher is 67 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Maltese

    Popularity of Maltese

    Popularity of Miniature Pinscher

    Popularity of Miniature Pinscher

    Year Maltese Popularity Rank Miniature Pinscher Popularity Rank
    2013 27 53
    2014 29 61
    2015 31 64
    2016 33 68
    2017 33 71
    2018 37 70
    2019 36 74
    2020 38 77

    Health Problems of Maltese versus Health Problems of Miniature Pinscher

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Miniature Pinscher is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Maltese.

    3 health tests are recommended for Maltese while 3 tests are recommended for the Miniature Pinscher.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Malteses and in Miniature Pinschers.

    Maltese Health Problems

    Malteses are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Maltese puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Maltese puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Maltese breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Malteses for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Malteses here.

    Miniature Pinscher Health Problems

    Miniature Pinschers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Miniature Pinscher puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Miniature Pinscher puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Miniature Pinscher breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Miniature Pinschers for:

  • Clear By Parentage
  • Patellar Luxation
  • PENNGEN
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Miniature Pinschers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Malteses and Miniature Pinschers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Maltese Breed is Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    This is because the Maltese ranks 6 out of 40 dog breeds for Legg-Calve-Perthes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 155 Malteses, 2 of them had Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Malteses, and how common these diseases are in Malteses relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 6 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 16 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 41 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 98 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 139 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Miniature Pinscher Breed is Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    This is because the Miniature Pinscher ranks 7 out of 40 dog breeds for Legg-Calve-Perthes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 169 Miniature Pinschers, 2 of them had Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Miniature Pinschers, and how common these diseases are in Miniature Pinschers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 7 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 39 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 68 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 190 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Maltese and in Miniature Pinscher and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher:

    Disease Maltese Rank Miniature Pinscher Rank
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 6 out of 40 dog breeds 7 out of 40 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems 16 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 41 out of 145 dog breeds 68 out of 145 dog breeds
    Hips problems 98 out of 198 dog breeds 190 out of 198 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 139 out of 182 dog breeds 39 out of 182 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Maltese versus Miniature Pinscher

    Malteses do not like to be left alone.

    Miniature Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Malteses shed more than Miniature Pinschers?

    Malteses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Miniature Pinschers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Maltese or the Miniature Pinscher

    Malteses do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Miniature Pinschers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Maltese or the Miniature Pinscher?

    Malteses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Miniature Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Maltese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Miniature Pinscher?

    Malteses have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Miniature Pinschers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Malteses Bark and Howl? What about Miniature Pinschers?

    Malteses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Miniature Pinschers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Malteses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Miniature Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Malteses cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Miniature Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Maltese vs. Miniature Pinscher

    Malteses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Miniature Pinschers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Malteses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Miniature Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Malteses can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Miniature Pinschers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Maltese or the Miniature Pinscher?

    Malteses get along very well with other dogs.

    Miniature Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Malteses good family dogs? What about Miniature Pinschers?

    Malteses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Miniature Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Malteses and Miniature Pinschers?

    Malteses get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Miniature Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the Maltese Easier to Train than the Miniature Pinscher?

    Malteses are very easy to train.

    Miniature Pinschers are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Maltese Better for Apartment Owners than the Miniature Pinscher?

    Malteses adapt very well to apartment living.

    Miniature Pinschers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Maltese or the Miniature Pinscher?

    Malteses are very good for new dog owners.

    Miniature Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Maltese

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Maltese that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Maltese:

  • Pomapoo (80 percent match with Maltese). Here is our comparison of the Miniature Pinscher vs Pomapoo.
  • Peek A Poo (81 percent match with Maltese). Here is our comparison of the Miniature Pinscher vs Peek A Poo.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Miniature Pinscher

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Miniature Pinscher that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Miniature Pinscher:

  • American Hairless Terrier (75 percent match with Miniature Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Manchester Terrier (79 percent match with Miniature Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs Manchester Terrier.
  • Schipperke (75 percent match with Miniature Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs Schipperke.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Maltese and how the Miniature Pinscher compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Maltese and of the Miniature Pinscher to other breeds:

    Maltese Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Miniature Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Miniature Pinscher versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Miniature Pinscher versus Mal Shi     Miniature Pinscher versus Sussex Spaniel     Miniature Pinscher versus Scottish Deerhound     Miniature Pinscher versus Clumber Spaniel     Miniature Pinscher versus Black Russian Terrier     Miniature Pinscher versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Miniature Pinscher versus Pomchi     Miniature Pinscher versus Hovawart     Miniature Pinscher versus Pomsky     Miniature Pinscher versus Japanese Spitz     Miniature Pinscher versus Japanese Chin     Miniature Pinscher versus Affenhuahua     Miniature Pinscher versus Patterdale Terrier     Miniature Pinscher versus Vizsla     Miniature Pinscher versus West Highland White Terrier     Miniature Pinscher versus Shih Tzu     Miniature Pinscher versus Australian Kelpie     Miniature Pinscher versus Toy Poodle     Miniature Pinscher versus King Shepherd     Miniature Pinscher versus Shiloh Shepherd     Miniature Pinscher versus Pug     Miniature Pinscher versus Shichon     Miniature Pinscher versus Whippet     Miniature Pinscher versus Australian Shepherd     

    Conclusion: Maltese versus Miniature Pinscher. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Maltese and the Miniature Pinscher better suits you and your family.