Pinscher

Other names: German Pinscher, Toy Pinscher, German Pinscher

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Hair type	Short
Origin	Germany
Template	Average
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 14 kg to 20 kg	From 45 cm to 50 cm
Male	From 14 kg to 20 kg	From 45 cm to 50 cm

History of the breed

A very old breed, the Pinscher was already the subject of articles at the end of the 19th century in Germany . Having common ancestors with the Schnauzer , he stood out from the latter by his short coat, while the Schnauzer was sometimes called Wire -haired Pinscher. Over the selections, we approached current standards, particularly in terms of the color of the dress, the black one with tan markings having been favored. Whether it is one or the other of the 2 varieties (German or dwarf), the Pinscher breed was definitively recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale on July 14, 1955.

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Physical features

His coat: short, shiny, well laid, without undercoat and well supplied.
Its color: one- color (deer red to dark red-brown) or two-tone (jet black and tan). In the two-colored dog, the tan markings are located above the eyes, on the throat, on the feet and pasterns, on the inner surfaces of the hind legs, under the tail attachment and on the chest (2 triangles).
His head: long , strong, with a flat forehead and parallel to the muzzle. The stop is light.
His ears: V-shaped, folded back, hanging down and pointing forward. Their tie is high.
His eyes: oval, dark in color, with eyelids with well pigmented black edges.
His body: top line sloping slightly backwards from the withers, which is the highest point on the top. The back is strong and short, the chest is moderately wide, reaching down to the elbows, the bottom line is slightly arched.
Its tail: ideally saber or sickle. Kept in its natural state.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

The Pinscher is an intelligent dog , full of liveliness and self-confidence . Endowed with good endurance and balanced , it is an excellent daily companion . Filled with energy, he always barks when needed without exaggeration. With a strong character, he gets along very well with other animals . He remains very gentle with children as long as he socializes him very young.

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Education

The German Pinscher has appreciable natural predispositions as regards education and training, but this should not be done without a certain firmness . Nevertheless, he doesn’t like brutality

Living conditions

Both varieties of Pinschers prefer to live indoors due to their vulnerability to harsh climatic conditions . However, living in a house with a fenced garden suits them more than living in an apartment. The Pinscher needs a sports master who is available.

Health

The German Pinscher and the Miniature Pinscher are fairly healthy dogs, but they do not tolerate extreme cold and bad weather quite well. Females of the Pinscher breed can also experience difficult births . The risks of heart disease cannot be ruled out either. In the Miniature Pinscher, certain predispositions associated with the breed should be monitored: tremors, necrosis of the head and neck of the femur (Legg-Perthes-Calvé disease), dermatological conditions (calluses), corneal dystrophy, degenerative valve disease, dislocations , entropion, inguinal hernia and keratoconjunctivitis sicca .

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The coat of the German Pinscher and the Miniature Pinscher not having an undercoat, these 2 varieties do not experience shedding. Their maintenance is extremely easy , but it must remain regular to ensure the good health of their hair and skin.

It is recommended to brush the dog once a week in order to maintain the shiny appearance of his coat.

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Physical activity

For both the German Pinscher and the Miniature Pinscher , who are full of energy, the need for daily walks and exercise is great . These dogs cannot be satisfied with summary and short activities .

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