German Pinscher
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Key facts
| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
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| Country of origin | Germany |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 45–50 cm |
| Weight | 14–20 kg |
Recognition features
- Medium-sized, square, elegant dog with proud carriage
- Short, smooth, shiny coat; reddish-brown or black and tan
- Muscles clearly visible under the short coat
Purpose
A German watch and companion dog, the smooth-coated relative of the Schnauzer.
History
The smooth-haired Pinscher is a very old breed, already mentioned in the German stud book in 1880. It shares ancestors with the Schnauzer, once called the rough-coated Pinscher, from which it differed in colour and short coat.
Coat
Short, dense, smooth, shiny coat without bald patches; self-coloured (deer red to dark reddish-brown) or black with red or brown markings.
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