Miniature Pinscher

Other names: Zwergpinscher, Miniature Pinscher

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Hair type	Short
Origin	Germany
Template	Small
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 4 kg to 6 kg	From 25 cm to 30 cm
Male	From 4 kg to 6 kg	From 25 cm to 30 cm

History of the breed

The Miniature Pinscher has its origins in the Grand Duchy of Bavaria and the province of Württemberg. Responsible for chasing harmful rodents, he kept company with the coachmen and their teams. It looks exactly like the German Pinscher but smaller, also has some similarities with the Doberman Pinscher. The Miniature Pinscher quickly found great success in its region of origin and in Germany in general, so much so that the numbers of the breed increased towards the beginning of the last century.

In 1925, the Book of Origins counted 1300 representatives of the breed. Little by little, the selections made it possible to keep only the colors black, tan and red. The Miniature Pinscher breed was definitively recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) on July 14, 1955.

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Physical features

His hair: short, smooth, shiny and well supplied.
Its color: unicolour deer red to dark brown red or two-tone black and tan (jet black with red or brown markings, as dark as possible, above the eyes, on the throat, on the pasterns, on the feet, on the internal faces of the hind legs, below the root of the tail and on the chest).
His head: the skull is strong and elongated, the forehead is flat and parallel to the muzzle, the stop is light, but visible. The nose is very black, the muzzle at the end almost wedge-shaped, the lips black and firm.
His ears: quite large in relation to the body, V-shaped, pointing forward, straight, folded up and set high.
His eyes: oval and dark in color.
His body: the topline slopes slightly backwards from the withers, which is the highest point on the top. The back is strong and short, the croup blends slightly into the tail attachment, the chest is moderately broad and the sides are not excessively raised.
Its tail: natural, saber or sickle.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

The Miniature Pinscher is made for family life . He is pleasant, at the same time calm and energetic , gentle and alert . He is as playful as he is intelligent . His small size prevents him from being a good working dog . So what ? He has many assets to satisfy his master and his adoptive family.

Loyal, faithful , he adores being surrounded by those close to him. He loves children and does not hesitate to play with them. It tolerates the presence of strangers as well as congeners. Loneliness does not scare him but should not last too long. On his return, his master will have the right to a nice little party.

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Education

To educate him, his master must go through the game . With a fiery temperament, the Miniature Pinscher enjoys learning while having fun. It is therefore not necessary to proceed with a strict or firm education . On the contrary, he could turn around and not carry out the orders received. However, he should not take his education as a game . His training must therefore begin as soon as possible.

Living conditions

By its small size and its sensitivity to climatic rigors , the Miniature Pinscher is rather an indoor dog. It therefore adapts perfectly to living in an apartment. While his barking can sometimes be annoying for neighbors, he will have to learn to be quiet. Indeed, the Miniature Pinscher is made more for living indoors , in an apartment , rather than in the countryside in the great outdoors. A garden is not compulsory as long as it can benefit from daily outings. More or less long outings.

Health

The Miniature Pinscher is a robust dog with a good life expectancy . It is nevertheless sensitive to cold and humidity , so it is advisable to cover it when necessary. Certain risks of diseases should be monitored: necrosis of the head and neck of the femur (aseptic necrosis of the femoral head), calluses (skin plaques) or corneal dystrophy …

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Maintenance and hygiene

The Miniature Pinscher does not moult. Its hair loss is therefore minimal , as is its maintenance. The latter must however remain regular.

Brushing the Miniature Pinscher should be done at least once a week, not more, with a soft bristle brush for example. This helps maintain a silky and shiny dress. It is not recommended to bathe it frequently as it may dry out its skin, except when it is really necessary.

It is possible to clean his eyes and ears from time to time to avoid infection. His teeth need to be brushed regularly to prevent tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. Finally, if they do not wear out naturally, his nails need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian.

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Food

The Miniature Pinscher is not a very picky dog when it comes to food. Its diet may consist of human foods such as fish once a week and meat more regularly (100 to 150 grams). To this, you can add starches like rice and pasta as well as fresh vegetables. Minerals and trace elements are recommended, such as raw carrots or parsley. Its food is to be divided into 2 meals per day . Obviously, his ration must be regulated according to his physical activity.

Physical activity

Outings, games and sports. This is in summary what the Miniature Pinscher expects from his days. He needs to be outside regularly, with 2 good walks a day. He must be able to run and exert himself. This energy expenditure can be done in the form of games.

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