German Pinscher
Also called Deutscher Pinscher and Standard Pinscher
- Needs lots of exercise
The German Pinscher is a medium-sized, energetic and intelligent breed of dog with a short, smooth coat and a sleek, athletic build.
- Weight
- 31–44 lb (14–20 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 18–20 in (45–50 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Germany (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Fearless
Intelligent
Loyal
Vivacious
Watchful
Coat colours
Black and tan
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a German Pinscher
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- FCI Standard No. 184 - German Pinscher (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard of the German Pinscher - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: German Pinscher - UKC (opens in a new tab)
- German Pinscher - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- German Pinscher - Dogs Australia (ANKC) (opens in a new tab)
- German Pinscher Dog Breed Health and Care | PetMD (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).