|
|
| Breed Info [ Submit Breed Info ] |
 |
 |
|
|
Description The Miniature Pinscher, also know as Min Pin, is a small, compact dog that is muscular with square proportions. This breed has an easy care coat. |
Size Adult male Miniature Pinschers are 10-12 inches tall and weigh 8-10 pounds. Adult female Miniature Pinschers are 10-11 inches tall and weigh 8-9 pounds. |
Coat The Miniature Pinscher has a short, smooth, straight coat that is also hard and lays close to the body. |
Color The standard colors of the Miniature Pinscher are black & rust, black & tan, chocolate & rust, chocolate & tan, red, and stag red. |
Temperament The Miniature Pinscher is a proud dog that is courageous, loyal, and alert. This breed is also intelligent, lively, and brave. They can be aggressive to dogs but works well with other pets. |
Care Grooming is easy with this breed. The Miniature Pinscher's short, smooth coat should be brushed and combed with a firm bristle brush to remove excesses hair. Dry shampoo and bathe only when necessary. |
Exercise This breed needs to get its exercise. Take a Miniature Pinscher on a daily brisk walk. Playtime in a large fenced in area is also advised for their exercise needs. |
Training The Miniature Pinscher is intelligent and likes to show you. They can learn quickly and understands without much work. Socialize the Miniature Pinscher early with other dogs and people. |
Shedding The Miniature Pinscher is an average shedding dog breed. |
Barking & Howling This breed likes to bark and will bark at strangers. |
Life Expectancy A well cared for Miniature Pinscher can live up to 15 years. |
Health In general, the Miniature Pinscher is a health breed, but still have their know issues including heart defects, eye problems, hypothyroidism, and epilepsy. |
AKC Category Toy Group |
|
|
Copyright © 2007-2010 Four Paws Enterprise, LLC. All rights reserved.
Site last updated: 3/13/2010
Although DogBreed.org promotes and encourages responsible breeding practices, this site cannot evaluate or endorse any dog breeders and cannot warranty or endorse any puppies for sale or dogs for sale on this site. Four Paws Enterprise, LLC. is not responsible for the truth or accuracy of information or photos presented by users. It is the responsibility of the prospective buyer to evaluate dog breeders and make decisions based on the information that buyer obtains directly from those dog breeders. Anyone purchasing from or otherwise entering into a financial transaction with any user or former user does so at their own risk. All Breeder Listing and Ad content is the sole responsibility of the user posting that content. Four Paws Enterprise, LLC. assumes no responsibility or legal liability for that content. Any user can be removed at any time for any reason. We collect ip information to investigate misuse of the DogBreed.org website. Terms and Conditions : Privacy
|