As its name suggests, the German Pinscher's roots come from the European country of Germany. An extremely intelligent and beautiful looking dog, they are obedient and friendly, making both a good pet and a fantastic guard dog.
. How large do German Pinscher's grow?
Considered a medium sized dog, the German Pinscher's generally grow to no more than 20 inches tall at their shoulders.
. How much does the average German Pinscher weigh?
Dependant upon their worldwide location and their sex, the German Pinscher's average weight is around 35 pounds.
. I'm at work all day and live in the city, would I make a good German Pinscher owner?
German Pinscher's need daily, lengthy exercise, meaning their owners should have access to a large open space where the dog can run freely.
. Do German Pinscher's make great family pets?
A lot of people take a German Pinscher home to their family solely as a pet. Whilst German Pinscher's make great pets, there are some rules that need to be followed. To ensure your German Pinscher is the best family pet it can be, they need to be trained from an early age. They are full of energy and although they are obedient dogs, this obedience needs to be honed otherwise some untrained German Pinscher's have been known to become unruly and disobedient.
. Are there any specific health issues German Pinscher owners should be aware of?
Fortunately, German Pinscher's are not known to have any specific or hereditary health conditions. This does not mean they are immune from all dog-related illness, but simply that there are no known health problems related purely to the German Pinscher.
