Miniature Pinscher
Description
Being acknowledged
as a breed
more than 200 years old where the Miniature Pinscher was known as the ZwergPinscher in
Germany, its country of origin. It received official stud
book recognition in 1880. They are not a
scaled down version of the much larger Doberman, as it was not until
1890 that Louis Dobermann bred his first real Doberman Pinscher.
Temperament
The Miniature Pinscher is suited to all life styles and is
alert but wary, which should not be confused with timidity. Their acute
hearing makes them a good little watchdog and they adjust well to
people of all ages. They also have a tendency to become very possessive of
their owners and territory.
Appearance
Height: 30cm
(12in.)
Weight:
3.5-4.5kg (8-10lb)
A true miniature is a
small but sturdy, smooth coated toy dog. They have a smooth, short glossy
coat which normally comes in various shades of red or black & tan,
however, they can also be chocolate and tan or blue and tan. Their general
appearance is of a naturally well groomed, vigorous, alert and
hardy little dog.
Grooming
These magnificent looking dogs have a short, sleek coat
which is very easy to maintain with a weekly wipe over and light
brushing. Some owners have warned against bathing too frequently as the
skin is prone to drying making it become irritated.
Life Expectancy
12-17 Years
Health Concerns
Some minor health concerns are found occasionally such as
luxating
patellas (slipping kneecap) and entropion (rolled-in eyelid). Their
fine leather ears are sensitive to the cold and can crack and bleed in
cold weather or with fly bites in summer. Apart from that this
small hardy breed suffers very few other inherent health problems, and
is quite adaptable to either indoor or outdoor living.
Suitability
Miniature
Pinschers are just great dogs for families with school-age children, as
breeders say they are hardier than they look and will join in the rough
and tumble without danger of injury or retaliation. Even the elderly
find them a great companion, being small, cheap to feed, amenable to
life indoors and a good watchdog.
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