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Miniature Pinscher breed information and pictures
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The Miniature Pinscher is part of the Toy group. The Miniature Pinscher is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Miniature Pinscher is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Watch Dog The Miniature Pinscher lifestyle is Inside dog
The Miniature Pinscher is susceptible to patella luxation and eye problems. It is important that when contacting a Miniature Pinscher breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Miniature Pinscher from a petstore which commonly are known to support Miniature Pinscher puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Miniature Pinscher health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Miniature Pinscher breed standard.
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Miniature Pinscher |
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Group:
Toy |
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Shoulder Height:
10.00 in - 12.50 in |
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Weight:
10 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Low-medium amount |
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Intelligence:
Above Average |
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Suitability for kids:
Fair |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Germany - Bred for several hundred years, stemming from the German Pinscher possibly by crossing it with the Italian Greyhound and the Smooth Dachshund. Sometimes referred to as the Reh Pinscher in Germany due to its deer-like appearance. Originally used as a ratter. Recognized by AKC in 1929 and first shown as a Terrier, now shown in the Toy Group.
Character:
Miniature pinschers are alert, bold, spirited and lively.
Temperment:
This breed gets along fine with children, provided it is not pestered by them. Some have been known to be aggressive with other dogs and strangers, however this behavior is not common if proper socialization has taken place.
Coat:
Is smooth, short and lustrous. Colors can be chocolate with rust-red, stag red, or black with red markings.
Care
The coat is easy to groom. It should be brushed and combed periodically.
Colour:
Black/tan, chocolate/tan, red
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Watch Dog
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