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Description: The Miniature Pinscher, also known as the Min-Pin, is a well-balanced, sturdy, compact, short-coupled, smooth-coated dog who is proud, vigorous and alert. Miniature Pinschers are fun loving extroverts who are great in the show ring or make clever companions. Vibrant, vivacious and perky, they are always on the go. The Miniature Pinscher does well as a house dog who is at their best being the family watchdog.

Other Names: Reh Pinscher, Zwergpinscher , Min Pin

Height: 10 - 12 inches
Weight: 8 - 10 lbs.

Colors of the Miniature Pinscher: Black, blue, or chocolate.
Coat: Hard, smooth, short coat.

Temperament: The Minature Pinscher is lively, alert.
With Children: Yes, provide they are not pestered.
With Pets: Yes
Special Skills: Family pet.

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Very Low

Care and Exercise: The Miniature Pinscher should be combed, brushed or rubbed on their smooth coat regularly to remove loose hairs. Shampoo only when necessary. Teeth should be checked and cleaned often. The Miniature Pinscher needs vigorous exercise for a little dog. Give them the opportunity to run and play in the yard or daily walks on a lead.
Training: The Miniature Pinscher learnes very quickly and should be given the opportunity to take puppy classes. Pay special attention to housebreaking as they need firm training or they may soon run the home.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Very Low, Problem Solving - High

Activity: Very High
Living Environment: An apartment is adequate as long as some form of exercise is given. Remember they can be very noisy. An owner of a Miniature Pinscher needs to want to take on a challenge as they are one cantankerous little dog.

Health Issues: Patella luxation and eye problems.

Life Span: 14 - 15 Years
Litter Size: 2 - 4

Country of Origin: Germany
History: Known only to have existed in Germany up until about 100 years ago, they are said to have descending from the German Pinscher with the possibility of being crossed with the Italian Greyhound and Dachshunds. The Miniature Pinscher is not a small Doberman as some may think. The Miniature Pinscher was bred to be a ratter and a good barking watchdog.

First Registered by the AKC: 1925
AKC Group: Toy Group
Class: Toy
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC (GB), UKC

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