Miniature Pinscher
Also called King of Toys, Min Pin and Zwergpinscher
- Apartment friendly
- Hypoallergenic
- Barks a lot
The Miniature Pinscher is a small breed of dog that originated in Germany. It is a compact and lively breed, with a short, smooth coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are short and strong, and its tail is usually docked. The Miniature Pinscher is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs regular exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys being around its family.
- Weight
- 9–13 lb (4–6 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 10–13 in (25–32 cm)
- Life span
- 12–16 years
- Exercise
- About 40 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: Energetic
- Apartment living: Good in an apartment
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Confident
Energetic
Extroverted
Fearless
Spirited
Coat colours
Black with rust markings, chocolate with rust markings, red and stag red
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Miniature Pinscher
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Breeds of a similar size
All small breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Miniature Pinscher - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Miniature Pinscher | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Miniature Pinscher standard – FCI (opens in a new tab)
- Miniature Pinscher - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Miniature Pinscher Dog Breed | Hill's Pet (opens in a new tab)
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