Ava Williams
Shoulder height: 25 – 30 cm
Weight: 4 – 6 kg
Age: 14 – 15 years
Color: solid reddish brown, black with brown markings
Use: Companion dog
Miniature Pinschers are lively, spirited, and always ready for action little dogs with a big personalities. They are reliable guards and face even larger dogs with a lot of self-confidence. They are considered easy to train and very affectionate.
Origin and history
The Miniature Pinscher – also known as the Deer Pinscher because of its fawn color – is the smaller version of the German Pinscher. The ancestors of the Pinscher and Schnauzer go back several centuries. They were often used as carriage companions, guards, and mouse and rat catchers. The Miniature Pinscher (from English ” to pinch ” – to pinch) is originally a very robust, powerful rat biter. Its rather dainty appearance in between was the result of earlier selection breeding. Today the original type is preferred again.
Appearance
The Miniature Pinscher is similar to the German Pinscher from head to tail, only smaller. It has an approximately square physique, and the shoulder height is between 25 – 30 cm. According to the breed standard, its body should be solid and athletic overall and must not show any signs of dwarfing.
The tail and ears of the Miniature Pinscher used to be docked. In its natural state, the Miniature Pinscher has a medium-length saber or sickle tail that is often carried high. Uncropped, the Miniature Pinscher has flap ears and erect ears.
The Miniature Pinscher’s coat is short, dense, shiny, and flat-lying. Like all Pinschers, it has no undercoat, so it is – despite all its physical robustness – more sensitive to cold and moisture than dog breeds with an undercoat. Historically, the Pinscher was bred in many colors, today the Miniature Pinscher is either solid reddish brown or black with reddish brown markings.
Nature
Most Miniature Pinschers can hardly deny their heritage as reliable guardians of the house and yard. With their bold temperament, they defend their territory and their people and gain respect from other dogs through their demeanor. Therefore, the self-confident but docile Miniature Pinscher should be socialized at an early age and trained with sensitive consistency.
The Miniature Pinscher is an active, lively, and playful dog. It needs exercise and activity and is also suitable for dog sports activities. Since his hunting instinct is limited, he is also a good companion when hiking, jogging, or cycling.
The Miniature Pinscher is a very adaptable companion. It feels just as comfortable in a large family as with single people, the main thing is that it can always be close to its caregiver. Because of its small size, a Miniature Pinscher can also be kept well in a city apartment. Despite their tiny size, Miniature Pinschers are very strong and durable. The short coat is easy to care for.