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German Pinscher

german pinscher dog
german pinscher dog
german pinscher dog
    height of a german pinscher dog
group: working height: 16-21" / 40.64-53.3 cm
types: weight: 25-35.25 lbs /
11.33-15.95 kg
colors: fawn (isabella), red, stag red, black and tan, blue and tan, dark brown
physical traits: medium-sized, sleek, muscular, clean appearance
hair type: short, strong, smooth, glossy, shiny, dense, close lying
personality/
temperament:
alert, intelligent, expressive, lively, energetic, lively, determined, tenacious, vivacious, manipulative, stubborn, strong willed, won't back down, aggressive toward other dogs, some can be vicious, shy, or attack when unprovoked
maintenance/
special needs:

requires strict discipline, patience to train, will fight with other dogs, exercise
nickname: Pinscher, Deutscher Pinscher, Medium Pinscher, Standard Pinscher, Reh Pinscher
origination: Germany
bred for: farm dog, hunt vermin, guard and drove livestock, watchdog
identifying traits:  
ideal for: companionship, vocal guard dog, city or country life
good with kids?  
life expectancy: 12-14 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc, uk, arba-(working dog group), fci-(Pinscher dog group), ukc-(terrier dog group), ankc, nzkc-(utility dog group)
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