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Is a Min Pin Right for You?

By Charlotte Raynor Piggush, published Sep 18, 2008
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The Miniature Pinscher, in addition well-known as the Min Pin by enthusiasts, is a toy breed of dog. The "King of the Toy Dogs" is another title given to the Miniature Pinscher. Even though the Miniature Pinscher is judged a toy breed, it is actually one of the oldest of the terrier breeds. The Miniature Pinscher is not linked to the Doberman pinscher, and is actually an older breed than the Doberman and expanded in Germany from terrier breeds, including the German Pinscher. Italian Greyhound blood could have been supplemented to create such a tiny, high stepping-dog. The word "Pinscher" is defined as "terrier" in German.

The Min Pin's dazzling personality and high fortitude make him a delightful friend and pet these days. A few of the Miniature Pinscher's flair are agility, house overseer and are fantastic in competitive obedience. This dog is a petite, solid, powerfully built, smooth dog with well shaped lines and square proportions. The Min Pin can be very challenging and stubborn but is a robust little fellow. The Miniature Pinscher likes to bark and is swollen with pride and is very brave. They are faithful to their owners with high energy. Some can be very aggressive with other dogs, but they are normally good with other pets and children as long as the children don't pester them. The Miniature Pinscher is a large dog in a small dog's body.

The Miniature Pinschers tend to live a long life with their typical life span being 14-17 years. The Mini Pin's usual weight ranges from 8 to 11 pounds if the dog is of the proper height. The acceptable height measures merely 10" to 12.5" at the shoulder.

The Min Pin can occur in many colors. The American Kennel Club has certain accepted colors which are solid clear red, black and tan, chocolate and tan and stag red.

Grooming is very effortless since the Miniature Pinscher has a short coat. They should receive a good brisk brushing every few days to make sure they keep their shiny clean coat.

Apartment life is fine for a Miniature Pinscher. This dog will do very well without a yard but he is very energetic indoors. The Min Pin, with his short coat, must be sheltered from the cold.

Dog Breeds- Mini Pinscher

Purebred red miniature pinscher, 2 yrs old

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Takeaways
  • The Miniature Pinscher, in addition well-known as the Min Pin by enthusiasts, is a toy breed of dog.
  • The Min Pin's dazzling personality and high fortitude make him a delightful friend and pet today.
  • A few of the Miniature Pinscher's flair are agility, house overseer and in competitive obedience.
Did You Know?
The Miniature Pinscher is not linked to the Doberman pinscher, and is actually an older breed than the Doberman and expanded in Germany from terrier breeds, including the German Pinscher.
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nice little dog, I never knew there was a miniature pinscher, but why a toy breed, they are smaller than miniatures?

Posted on 09/21/2008 at 9:09:24 AM

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