These earlier UK breed guides are starting points for comparison. Details may have changed, and individual dogs vary.
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Choose two or three breeds to compare their characteristics.
| Characteristic | English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)Read breed profile | Miniature PinscherRead breed profile |
|---|---|---|
| Breed group | Toy | Toy |
| Size | Small | Small |
| Daily exercise | Up to 30 minutes per day | Up to 30 minutes per day |
| Grooming frequency | Once a week | Once a week |
| Coat length | Short | Short |
| Sheds | Yes | Yes |
| Suggested home size | Flat / apartment | Flat / apartment |
| Town or country | Town or country | Town or country |
| Garden recommendation | Small / medium garden | Small / medium garden |
| Lifespan | Over 12 years | Over 12 years |
| FCI standard: origin | Great Britain | Germany |
| FCI standard: group | Terriers | 2 - Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
| FCI standard: section | Not available | 1 - Pinscher and Schnauzer type |
| FCI standard: variety covered | ||
| FCI standard: height | Ideal: 25–30 cm | Both sexes: 25–30 cm |
| FCI standard: weight | Ideal: 2.7–3.6 kg | Both sexes: 4–6 kg |
| About these measurements | ||
| FCI breed standard | Official FCI standard (PDF) Standard effective from 2026-09-08; checked 2026-10-15 | Official FCI standard (PDF) Standard effective from 2007-03-06; checked 2026-10-15 |
| AKC US breed profile: height | ||
| AKC US breed profile | ||
| AKC US standard: height | ||
| AKC US standard: weight | ||
| About the US standard measurements | ||
| AKC US breed standard | ||
| DogTime description: height at shoulder | ||
| DogTime description: weight | ||
| DogTime description: lifespan | ||
| DogTime description |
Different DogTime sections are shown separately. Read 15 October 2026; later page updates may not be reflected. These descriptions are not breed-standard limits or guarantees for individual dogs.
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Affenpinscher
- Size
- Small
- Daily exercise
- Up to 1 hour per day
- Suggested home size
- Flat / apartment
Afghan Hound
- Size
- Large
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Large house
Airedale Terrier
- Size
- Large
- Daily exercise
- Up to 1 hour per day
- Suggested home size
- Large house
Akita
- Size
- Large
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Large house
Alaskan Malamute
- Size
- Large
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Large house
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
- Size
- Large
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Large house
Australian Cattle Dog
- Size
- Medium
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Small house
Australian Shepherd
- Size
- Medium
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Large house
Australian Silky Terrier
- Size
- Small
- Daily exercise
- Up to 30 minutes per day
- Suggested home size
- Flat / apartment
Australian Terrier
- Size
- Small
- Daily exercise
- Up to 1 hour per day
- Suggested home size
- Flat / apartment
Azawakh (Imp)
- Size
- Large
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Large house
Barbet (Imp)
- Size
- Large
- Daily exercise
- Up to 1 hour per day
- Suggested home size
- Small house
Basenji
- Size
- Small
- Daily exercise
- Up to 1 hour per day
- Suggested home size
- Small house
Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Imp)
- Size
- Medium
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Small house
Basset Fauve De Bretagne
- Size
- Small–medium
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Small house
Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)
- Size
- Medium
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Small house
Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)
- Size
- Small–medium
- Daily exercise
- Up to 1 hour per day
- Suggested home size
- Small house
Basset Hound
- Size
- Medium–large
- Daily exercise
- Up to 1 hour per day
- Suggested home size
- Large house
Bavarian Mountain Hound
- Size
- Medium
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Small house
Beagle
- Size
- Small
- Daily exercise
- Up to 1 hour per day
- Suggested home size
- Small house
Bearded Collie
- Size
- Medium
- Daily exercise
- Up to 1 hour per day
- Suggested home size
- Large house
Beauceron
- Size
- Large
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Large house
Bedlington Terrier
- Size
- Small
- Daily exercise
- Up to 1 hour per day
- Suggested home size
- Small house
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
- Size
- Medium–large
- Daily exercise
- More than 2 hours per day
- Suggested home size
- Large house
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