The pinscher is a very popular and well-known dog all over the world. But there is some confusion as to what types of pinschers are recognized today. In this article on our site, we are going to follow the classification proposed by the International Cinological Federation, which includes pinschers in group II and in section 1.1.
Below, we explain the most outstanding characteristics of the types of pinscher collected in this section, which are the Affenpinscher, the Doberman, the German Pinscher, the Miniature Pinscher, the Austrian Pinscher and the Danish and Swedish Farm Dog.
Affenpinscher
The Affenpinscher, without a doubt, is one of the friendliest types of pinscher thanks to its peculiar physical appearance. In fact, they are also called Monkey dog or perro mono. It is a breed of German origin whose beginnings date back to the 17th century.
Affenpinschers were used to hunt vermin, but today they have become increasingly popular companion dogs. They have a life expectancy of between 14-15 years. They are very small, with a weight that does not exceed 3.5 kg and a height of less than 30 cm. They are excellent for living with children and adapt to life in apartments. They prefer warm temperatures and do not need much exercise. Despite their size, their alert nature makes them watchdogs On the other hand, they can be somewhat difficult to train.
Doberman
This imposing breed is of German origin, specifically, the Doberman is considered to be a direct descendant of black and brown German hounds. It is the largest type of pinscher The first specimens date back to the 19th century and were used for guarding. Nowadays, we also find them as companion dogs.
They have an average life expectancy of about 12 years. They are large, weighing 30-40 kg and height ranging between 65-69 cm. They adapt to urban life and prefer warm climates. They do not require too much care, thanks to their short coat, and they are good students for obedience education Of course, they can have problems living with other dogs. They are found in the colors fawn, blue, brown and black.
German Pinscher
This type of pinscher makes its country of origin clear to us from the name. It is considered the standard pinscher Like other breeds in this group, the German pinscher began its journey as vermin hunteras early as the 18th century. Today it lives as a companion dog, also in urban environments where it has adapted to life in apartments.
It prefers warm climates and has a considerable level of activity, so it requires sufficient opportunities to exercise. It is a good guardian, but it can have problems of coexistence with its canine congeners. Also, it can be difficult to train him to obey.
Your life expectancy is around 12-14 years. It is medium in size, between 11-16 kg, with a height of between 41-48 cm. His coat comes in the colors fawn, black and tan, and dark brown.
Miniature Pinscher
This type of pinscher is one of the smallest of the group. The Miniature Pinscher is also known by the name of zwergpinscher Of German origin, its appearance dates back to the 18th century. At that time its function was rat hunting Today, on the other hand, it has also adapted to urban life and is a companion dog in many homes, although it has not lost an iota of its character.
It has a life expectancy of about 13-14 years. It weighs between 4-5 kg and its height varies between 25-30 cm. It prefers warm climates, in fact, it should not live permanently outside. He is a very obedient student and a good watchdog, always on the alert. His coat hardly requires care. We find it in the colors red, blue, chocolate and black.
Austrian Pinscher
As its name indicates, the origin of this type of pinscher is Austria. It dates back to the 18th century. His initial assignment was surveillance and vermin huntingToday he works for the company. The Austrian Pinscher has a life expectancy of between 12-14 years. It is medium in size, weighing between 12-18 kg Its height is 36-51 cm.
They are good watchdogs, but they can be difficult to train. They may also be less receptive to other dogs. Its coat, which admits a variety of colors, is very easy to maintain. It has adapted to life in the city and shows a preference for temperate climates.
Danish and Swedish Farm Dog
Almost certainly this breed is the most unknown of the types of pinscher categorized by the International Cinological Federation. Its name refers to its countries of origin, where it emerged in the 18th century. They were dogs born with the aim of controlling cattle But today we can find them as companion dogs, even adapted to urban life.
Yes, they are dogs that display a high level of energy They must be able to exercise daily. They act as guard dogs, they withstand low temperatures and are good companions for the children of the house. His coat, admitted in various colors, hardly requires care. Their life expectancy ranges between 12-13 years. They are medium, weighing between 12-14 kg and height between 26-30 cm.
