The Miniature Pinscher is one of the most dynamic and confident of small dogs. The miniature pinscher of German origin comes from several crosses of dogs and although it seems so, it is not the little brother of the Doberman. The miniature pinscher has a predominant and strong character. Although he is very affectionate and sociable with his own, with other animals he is not so, especially if he is not well socialized as a puppy. In addition, it is a dog that does not sit still and needs a lot of physical activity, but even so it can live perfectly in small houses or flats.
If you are thinking of adopting a miniature pinscher, in this breed file on our site we are going to show you everything you need to know: characteristics, character and care of the miniature pinscher.
Origin of the Miniature Pinscher
The miniature pinscher has origin in Germany, from crosses between the German pinscher, the Italian greyhound and the dachshund (sausage dog).). Many people think that this pinscher is a miniaturized Doberman, but this is not true. Although both breeds share some ancestors, the Miniature Pinscher is much older than the Doberman
Today the Miniature Pinscher is one of the most popular and beloved small dogs, although caring for it may require more effort than for other small dog breeds, due to the character and dynamism of this dog. It is also known as min pin, min pin and dwarf pinscher. The original German name for the miniature pinscher is zwergpinscher.
Miniature Pinscher Characteristics
The Miniature Pinscher is the reduced version, without dwarfism, of the German Pinscher It is small, with a square profile (body length equal to height at withers) and short hair. Its lines are fine and elegant. Height at the withers for males and females is 25 to 30 centimeters and weight is 4 to 6 kilograms
Some of the characteristics of the Miniature Pinscher are:
- The miniature pinscher's head is elongated: with soft but clearly defined nasal-frontal depression (stop). The nose is black and the snout ends in the shape of a truncated wedge.
- The eyes are dark: they also have an oval shape.
- Ears are erect or folded into a "V" shape. Formerly it was customary to cut the ears to ensure that they were erect, but fortunately that practice is disappearing.
- The Miniature Pinscher's body is short, small and compact: the chest is moderately broad and the flanks are tucked in but not excessively.
- The tail must be saber or sickle-shaped: the standard of the breed accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) indicates that the tail must be natural, that is, not amputated.
- The Miniature Pinscher's hair is short: as well as thick, shiny and close to the body.
Miniature Pinscher Dog Colors
As we have mentioned in the characteristics of the miniature pinscher, it has a shiny and thick coat, as well as being short. The coat of the miniature pinscher dog can be unicolor:
- Stag Red
- Red brown
- Red dark brown
- Black
- Fire
Dwarf Pinscher Character
Miniature Pinschers are dogs that are full of life, they are dynamic, curious and intrepid They are dogs ofstrong temperament and brave, despite its small size. The socialization of these dogs is very important and should not be taken lightly.
When they are not properly socialized they tend to be reserved with strangers, quarrelsome with other dogs and aggressive with other pets. When they are well socialized as puppies they can willingly tolerate strangers and other dogs, but they are not usually very social animals. Of course, miniature pinschers are very affectionate with their own
Also, if you are thinking of adopting a Miniature Pinscher, you should know that they can be destructive if they get bored or if they are left alone for very long periods of time. They can also be somewhat noisy, but are generally not as barking as other small dog breeds.
How to socialize a puppy dog? Find out the answer in the following article on our site.
Miniature Pinscher Care
The specific care of the Miniature Pinscher is as follows:
- Food: Both dry food and canned wet food will satisfy your Miniature Pinscher's appetite. If he is between 2-6 months, you should offer him food 3-4 times a day. From one year of age, we will dose the rations to 2 meals a day. Keep in mind that the amount of food must be adjusted to the age, size and lifestyle of the dog.
- Exercise: these dogs are very active and need a good daily dose of physical and mental exercise, but due to its small size it can cover your exercise needs inside the house. That does not eliminate the need for daily walks, since in addition to exercise, they have to socialize. If you want to adopt a miniature pinscher, you should know that they adapt perfectly to living in small houses or flats. Although they enjoy a garden to play in, they are not suitable dogs to live outdoors. If you wonder how much exercise a dog should do a day? do not hesitate to consult the following article that we recommend.
- Grooming: caring for the coat is easy and doesn't take much time, since brushing weekly is usually sufficient. You only have to bathe the Miniature Pinscher when it gets dirty and not very often. How to bathe a dog at home? We'll tell you then.
Miniature Pinscher Education
Dog training gives very good results with this breed if done with positive reinforcement. However, traditional training is not good because of the independent temperament of these dogs and because some of the traditional techniques are too violent to apply to such small dogs. Therefore, one of the solutions is clicker training, which gives excellent results.
Dwarf Pinscher He alth
The Miniature Pinscher tends to be a he althy dog and the breed is not particularly prone to canine diseases. Occasionally occurs:
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy.
- Patellar luxation: but not with very high incidences.
- Obesity: This can be a problem, because Miniature Pinschers tend to be very gluttonous. How to avoid obesity in dogs? We'll tell you then.
Where to adopt a miniature pinscher?
After reading about the miniature pinscher and its temperament, you may have doubts about adopting a specimen of this breed of dog. The truth is that the Dwarf Pinscher can be found both in shelters and animal shelters, but if you don't find any specimen that suits what you are looking for, you can always try find him in a breed club
Probably when you adopt him you will wonder how to know if he is a real miniature or dwarf pinscher. In this type of situation, from our site we want to remember that the important thing is not that the dog meets the standards of the official breed, but that we offer him the best possible life.
