A few days ago, my dad came to pick me up from campus. On our way home, we passed a very large house and saw a small dog in the yard. My father said, “Look! He looks like your dog, Ovi." I told my father that the dog we had seen was a Chihuahua and Ovi was a Mini Pinscher, they were not the same. However, my father was very persistent. He was sure that the dogs were the same breed. Based on my personal experience, I realize that many people are confused about the differences between a Chihuahua and a Mini Pinscher. Therefore, the purpose of this essay is to inform readers about the three differences between a Chihuahua and a Mini Pinscher, so that readers can get the best pet that fits their lifestyle. Three differences between a Chihuahua and a Mini Pinscher are physical appearance, temperament, and health issues and a Mini Pinscher have five different physical appearance standards which are height, weight, color and tail. Chihuahua, the smallest dog breed in the world, is usually six to ten inches tall Club, the acceptable weight of a Chihuahua is less than six pounds. The Chihuahua dog breed comes in two different coats, long hair and smooth hair. Additionally, a Chihuahua comes in any solid color; white, black, brown, red and cream. Some Chihuahuas come in different color combinations with various patterns; for example white with brown spots. On the other hand, a Mini Pinscher is taller than a Chihuahua. A Mini Pinscher is normally 10 to 12.5 inches tall. Additionally, the average weight of a Mini Pinscher is around 8-11 pounds. The Mini Pinscher dog breed is only available with smooth hair. There are limited acceptable colors as standard for a Mini Pinscher that... middle of paper....... Additionally, a Mini Pinscher often suffers from Legg-Calve-Perthes disease or LCPD. LCPD is a pathological condition of the Mini Pinscher's hip joint, which limits blood flow in the femoral area. In conclusion, a Chihuahua and a Mini Pinscher are different dog breeds even if they look similar at first glance. The physical appearance of the Chihuahua and the Mini Pinscher is different. There are certain standards for each dog breed according to the American Kennel Club. Additionally, the temperaments of a Chihuahua are different from those of a Mini Pinscher. A Chihuahua is defensive and loyal to an owner. On the other hand a Mini Pinscher is alert but friendlier than a Chihuahua. Additionally, a Chihuahua lives longer than a Mini Pinscher. Furthermore, the Chihuahua suffers fewer health problems than the Mini Pinscher. Despite their differences, a Chihuahua and a Mini Pinscher are worth loving.