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German Pinscher
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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:
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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: |
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ideal for: |
companionship, vocal guard
dog, city or country life |
good with kids? |
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life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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kennel clubs: |
akc,
uk, arba-(working dog group), fci-(Pinscher dog group), ukc-(terrier
dog group), ankc, nzkc-(utility dog group) |
rescues: |
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