The Miniature Pinscher is a small dog breed improved from a medium-sized dog breed. The German Kennel Association officially recognized this breed in 1895, and it was originally called Lipinchi. The Miniature Pinscher Club was established in the United States in 1929, and it was only then that the Miniature Pinscher breed received attention. Before 1900, it was still an unknown breed except in Germany. Although some smaller breeds resemble the Doberman Pinscher in appearance, they are not genetically related to it. During World War I, the local miniature breeds in Germany disappeared. Fortunately, after the armistice, a large number of dogs were imported from various countries to Germany, which brought the number of miniature breeds in Germany to a peak.

1. Characteristics of Miniature Pindogs

The Miniature Pinscher is intelligent, active, and passionate about humans, but has a strong sense of self-esteem. Avoid scolding it in an overly harsh tone. Although it is not a barker, it is still very alert. It has a strong desire to protect its own territory and is quite neurotic, so it is highly aggressive towards strangers or dogs that infringe on its territory. When raised with other breeds of dogs, fights may often occur, resulting in Some serious trauma. But the dog is loyal, intelligent and easy to train.

2. Miniature Pinscher Breed Standard

Body Shape: 10-12.5 inches tall at withers, ideal size is 11-11.5 inches. Height less than 10 inches or more than 12.5 inches at the withers is a disqualification. The body length of a male dog is equal to the height at the withers, and the body length of a female dog is slightly longer.

Head: The head is well proportioned to the body. The front end is narrow and proportionate, and the face should not protrude further than the skull. The eyes are full, slightly oval, clear, bright, dark or even pure black, including the eye circles. The ears are set high and erect. Ears can be cropped or uncropped. Only black noses are allowed, except in chocolate-colored dogs.

Body: The body is compact, slightly wedge-shaped, and well muscled. Chest well developed, ribs well sprung, chest moderately deep, level with elbows. Moderately tighten the tummy and look elegant. Short and strong waist. Tail set high, erect and well clipped.

Coat: The coat is smooth, short, hard, straight and shiny, and lies close to the body. Black with rust-red markings. The obvious rust-red markings are distributed on the cheeks, lips, jaw, throat, eyebrows and chest, the lower part of the front legs, the inside of the hind legs, the lower part of the hocks and the feet.