Unfortunately, the Austrian Pinscher is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bologneses are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Austria

Italy

Local Austrian farm dogs, German Pinscher

Bichon Frise, Maltese

19th Century

1200s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red
Brown

White

Austrian Pinschers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Bologneses are known for their coat length.

Straight

Curly

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Congenital Heart Defect

Otitis Externa
Allergies

OFA
Cardiac Ultrasound
Yearly Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

Austrian Pinschers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Bologneses' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Austrian Pinschers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Bologneses require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Austrian Pinscher dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Bologneses bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walking, Playing fetch, Tug o war

Sniffing, Going Outside, Watching TV, Swimming, Hanging out, Playing fetch, Walking, Grooming

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Austrian Pinscher, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bolognese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Austrian Pinschers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bologneses usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Austrian Pinscher has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Bolognese is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Austrian Pinscher should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Bolognese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 26-40 pound (12 - 18 kg) Austrian Pinscher feed 2.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 5-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Bolognese feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Austrian Pinscher is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Bolognese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Austrian Pinscher is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bolognese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Austrian Pinschers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Bolognese is highly intelligent and very trainable.