Miniature Pinscher
adult Miniature Pinscher
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group: toy |
height: 10-12.5"
/ 25.4-31.75 cm |
types: |
weight: 8-10
lbs / 3.62-4.53 kg |
colors: |
red,
stag red. nearly black, chocolate or blue with rust/tan
markings |
physical traits: |
faithful, flashy, flamboyant |
hair type: |
short, smooth, straight
and lustrous, close lying |
personality/
temperament: |
faithful, proud, playful,
feisty, vigorous, sensitive, spirited, intelligent, possessive
of loved ones, fearless, alert, easy to train. may have tendency
to nip |
maintenance/
special needs:
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low, rarely sheds, will
challenge large dogs to fight, do not overfeed, cannot live
outdoors, warmer weather |
nickname: |
Zwergpinscher, 'king of
toys' |
origination: |
Germany, from the German
Pinscher |
bred for: |
ratting |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
companionship, watchdog,
house dog |
good with kids? |
supervise. best with older
children. may be hurt by young children due to small size |
life expectancy: |
13-14 yrs |
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kennel clubs: |
akc,
saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(Pinscher dog group),
ukc-(companion dog group, ckc |
rescues: |
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