Whenever we think of Miniature dog breeds we immediately think of animals that are not pure or that are the result of incidental breedings. Although this might be true in some cases, it should never mean that such breeds are not worth being discovered. In the case of the Miniature Pinscher, you will discover that this animal is impressive, unique and definitely amazing. Developed in Germany as a programmed evolution of Terrier breeds, the Miniature Pinscher was meant to fulfill similar tasks than the standard one and add to them agility, quickness of movement and strenght. Nowadays, it is a great companion dog due to its intrepid and obedient attitude. It counts with the proper recognition of the top dog associations including the AKC.
The Miniature Pinscher features the following measurements: 10 to 12 inches of height and 8 to 10 pounds of weight. As you see, it is a dog with a square shaped body which is longer than taller. The legs are short and strong while the tail is usually docked and the neck is wide and muscular. The chest is broad and so is the head which features a small stop on the front. The muzzle is somewhat pointy and really strong. The Miniature Pinscher features V shaped ears that are folded over themselves. The eyes are round, dark and really expressive. Last but not least, the Miniature Pinscher features a gorgeous and shinny, short coat that looks velvety and that is a clear proof of the dog's health. Colors for this coat are normally red, black, tan and combinations of such colors in different tones.
Luckily, the Miniature Pinscher is a really healthy dog that shows no major health complications. Plus, its coat does not require too much grooming other than an occassional trimming. When it comes to the exercise, you will need to make sure that your Miniature Pinscher is properly exercised in order to provide it with a good state of mind. Long daily walks are always mandatory as with most breeds. Fortunately, the Miniature Pinscher is great for apartments due to its size. The life expectancy of this dog goes from fifteen years and up.
The Miniature Pinscher can not be compared to any other dog when it comes to temperament. They show a truly corageous and brave attitude inspite of their size. Of course, they are really active dogs that easily become alert. But they are also unique family companions that love human company and attention. They are extremely intelligent and lively and the best of all is that they use these capacities to become the best family pets. The Miniature Pinscher can easily get along really well with children and other pets as long as you have properly socialized them as puppies. These dogs obviously need a firm and constant leadership that can teaches them who is the boss and who to follow because if they don't, they will easily become mischievous and confused with the roles. Training your Miniature Pinscher into these things will be really easy since they love to obbey their masters.
