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Height: 25-30 cm
Weight: 4-5 kg
Life span: 10-15 years
FCI classification: Group 2, Section 1, Pinscher and
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Appearance of the Pinscher
Eyes: dark, slightly upturned
Ears: on top of the head, erect
Forelegs: straight and strong
Paws: concise, with vaulted toes
Coat: dense, short
History of the Dwarf Pinscher
The Miniature Pinscher originated as a full-fledged breed in
Germany. Their ancestors' main occupation was catching rats, which they were
better at than fat cats. They were also used as guard dogs. Although they
cannot boast of their size, Pinschers were distinguished by their extraordinary
alertness and courage.
There are still records of the Pinschers' great-grandparents
dating back to the 15th century. Their physical abilities and simplicity of
character have contributed to the spread of this breed throughout Europe. Thus,
as early as the 19th century, Pinschers of various types could be found in many
Western European countries, but they were particularly popular in Northern
Europe, Scandinavia, Switzerland and Germany.
The dwarf pinscher was first mentioned around the middle of
the 19th century. Towards the end of this century, special breeding of these
puppies began. In the 1980s, the first breed standard appeared, compiled by
Richard Strebel.
The breed became particularly popular in the USA, where it
was introduced in 1920. The small, fearless puppy with a very attractive
appearance quickly won the hearts of dog lovers.In 1925, the first dwarf
Pinscher fanciers' club was founded. At the same time, the breed acquired its
present name.
Interesting fact about the breed. There are legends that the
Dwarf Pinscher originated with the Doberman, but the facts are that Mr.
Doberman (the inventor of the Doberman) just decided to breed a large dog after
he became fascinated with the small Pinscher.
Character of the Dwarf Pinscher
The Dwarf Pinscher is a sweet and gentle puppy. It is
important not to spoil the Pinscher, otherwise it may become a puppy that is
impossible to get along with. They can also be very stubborn, so early
deworming is essential. These puppies get on well with children. They
understand that this puppy is not just a toy and requires personal space.
Dwarf Pinschers can be aggressive towards other dogs and
will only be friends with those they have known from a young age. Although they
usually get along with other household pets.
These puppies are naturally suspicious of everything, so
they tend to bark a lot. If properly trained, Pinschers can accept visitors
calmly, especially if they feel that their owner is not in danger.
They are loyal and cheerful, but willful and demanding.
Also, Dwarf Pinschers are quite intelligent and love to
learn. After the puppy gets used to its master, it will try to please him, to
learn what it is told.
Due to their size, Dwarf Pinschers make excellent
companions, especially for single people.
Dwarf Pinschers remain small puppies all their lives. They
are playful, cheerful and fun. They can turn any object in the house into a
toy. Be careful, they can damage anything, which can be dangerous for the dog's
health.
Caring for a Dwarf Pinscher
These are low-maintenance puppies. Brushing a few times a
week and sometimes using a damp towel to remove any loose hairs is enough.
Pinschers usually need their tail and ears clipped.
Recently, it has become common to see Dwarf Pinschers with untrimmed ears.
Dwarf Pinschers do not require a lot of food, but the food
must be of good quality to keep your dog healthy.
Dwarf Pinschers need to be protected from the cold and
should preferably be walked outside on a lead.
This puppy needs plenty of exercise as the breed is prone to
obesity, which is one of the reasons why the Pinscher needs regular exercise.
Dwarf Pintail health, diseases
Dwarf Pinschers are a relatively healthy breed, but they are
prone to the following diseases:
Diabetes mellitus
Stone disease
Pannus
Progressive retinal degeneration
Corneal dystrophy
Glaucoma
Cataract
Dwarf Pinschers are also sometimes prone to epilepsy and
deafness.
Reproduction in the Dwarf Pinscher
Dwarf Pinschers are not a very fertile breed. A litter
usually contains 2 to 4 puppies. The puppies are very active from a very young
age, but reach full maturity at the age of 2 years.
Notes
Dwarf Pinschers do not like to be left alone in the house
without any exercise. They are intelligent dogs and need constant mental
activity to prevent the development of destructive behaviour.
These dogs are very sensitive to high temperatures and
especially to cold, due to their small size and short coat.