Miniature Pinscher

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Miniature Pinscher – side view — Photo: Daisei Iketani, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Miniature Pinscher – head — Photo: LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 2.0, source

Miniature Pinscher – puppy — Photo: Wouter Hagens, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of origin	Germany
Category	Small
Height at withers	25–30 cm
Weight	4–6 kg
Life span	12–16 years

Recognition features

Small slim dog about 30 cm, dobermann-like
Smooth black-and-rust or red coat
Characteristic high-stepping gait

Purpose

A German stable ratter, nicknamed ´king of toys´ for its confident attitude.

History

The German Pinscher is older than the Dobermann; the first club dates from 1895. The Miniature is an old breed in its own right, not a small Dobermann.

Coat

Short, dense, glossy coat; black-and-tan, red, chocolate.

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