Miniature
Pinscher – Athletic Toy Dog Breed
Miniature Pinscher known as the “ king of the Toys” and
originally from Germany. Miniature Pinscher Dog has square-proportioned
compact, sturdy body with moderate tuck up and short coupling. The complete
self-possession and high-stepping hackney gait, upstanding and alert are some
of the characters. The coat is smooth, hard and short. It is among the most
athletic of toy breeds. Among the most energetic of all breeds, the min pin is
a perpetual motion machine.
It is busy, inquisitive, playful, bold and brash.
With his black and rust coloring cropped ears, and docked tail, he resembles
his cousin the Doberman Pinscher, but he is not a miniature Dobie. Coat colors
include red, stag red (red with black hairs), black with rust markings, or
chocolate with tan. The Miniature
Pinscher should be between 10 to 12 ½ inches in height and ideal weight for a
Miniature Pinscher is 8-10 pounds. The slightly oval eyes are dark. The ears are
set high and either cropped or left natural.
The front legs are straight.
Dewclaw’s are usually removed. The small feet are cat-like in shape. The short,
smooth, hard coat lies close to the body. Grooming is easy, as the smooth,
short-haired coat requires little attention, needing only occasional brushing
and shampooing. Care must be taken in cold weather. Miniature Pinscher are an
active breed and need access to a fenced yard, or be given a daily walk.
The
Miniature Pinscher is an assertive outgoing, active and independent breed.
Miniature Pinschers are energetic and need a fenced in yard to run in, the make
great agility dogs. They are good watch dogs, as they are alert and wary of
strangers. The Miniature Pinscher is good for apartment lift. It is very active
indoors and will do okay without a yard. The Miniature Pinscher should be
protected from the cold. The Miniature Pinschers are a unique and wonderful
breed of dog. Miniature Pinscher also known as Min Pin.
Color and Coat :
1.
Solid Clear Red – most common color, varying from a dark rusty
red to a color that is almost tan. Color should be rich and vibrant. A medium
to dark shade is preferred.
2.
Stag Red – Red with intermingling of black hairs. Color should
b rich and vibrant. A medium to dark shade is preferred.
3.
Black and Tan – Black with sharply defined rust- red markings
on cheeks, lips, lower jaw, throat, twin spots above eyes and chest, lower half
of forelegs, inside of hind legs and vent region, lower portion of hocks and
feet. Black pencil stripes on toes.
4.
Chocolate and Tan – Chocolate with rust-red markings the same
as specified for blacks, except brown pencil stripes on toes.
The min pin’s ancestors originated in Germany, where they
served as rat catchers. The breed first received AKC recognition in 1925 as a
member of the terrier group. Five years later, min pins were reclassified as
members of the toy group. Min pins are known for their “ hackney-like” action,
named for fashinable carriage horses and ponies. This movement consists of
high-stepping with the front legs moving “ Straight forward and in front of the
body and the food bending at the wrist “ . The proud little min pin carries his
tail and head high. The Miniature Pinscher is a German breed and developed from
the Dachshund, Italian Greyhound and the shorthaired German Pinscher. The breed
looks like a mini Doberman, most likely because both the Miniature Pinscher and
the Doberman both were developed from the German Pinscher. The breed was used
as a barnyard ratter, controlling the rodent population in the stables. The
Miniature Pinscher’s talents are competitive, watchdog and agility. The life
expectancy is about 15 years or more.
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