In the answer though, the possessive pronoun meiner replaces the noun altogether and allows us to give a short answer to the question. Hence, the terms possessive adjective or possessive article, which are other names for the possessive pronouns. In the question, it is used as an attributive adjective or, one could say, instead of the article. The difference lies in the use of the pronoun. Both are pronouns, and both indicate possession. The question and the answer have a very similar, but slightly different form: dein und meiner. Is that really your dog? Yes, that is mine. “Ist das wirklich dein Hund? Ja, das ist meiner.” Sounds confusing, but an example will help: As possessive pronouns, they indicate a relationship of possession.
The German possessive pronouns are exactly what the name implies: As pronouns, they replace a noun or accompany a noun.
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