Miniature Pinscher

Miniature Pinscher


Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Pinscher
Other names Zwergpinscher
Nicknames Min Pin, King of the Toys
Country of origin Germany
Traits
Dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Miniature Pinscher (Zwergpinscher, Min Pin) is a small breed of dog, originating from Germany. The breed's earliest ancestors were a mix of Italian Greyhounds and Dachshunds.[1] The international kennel club, the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, lists the Miniature Pinscher in Group 2, Section 1.1 Pinscher, along with the Dobermann, the German Pinscher, the Austrian Pinscher, and the other toy pinscher, the Affenpinscher.[2] Other kennel clubs list the Miniature Pinscher in the Toy Group or Companion Group. The Miniature Pinscher is colloquially known as the "King of the Toys".

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History

Red Miniature Pinscher with uncut ears.

Pinscher means terrier in German.[3] Although the Miniature Pinscher and the Doberman are similar in appearance, the Miniature Pinscher is not a "Miniature Doberman"; it predates the Doberman by at least 200 years. [4][5] The Doberman Pinscher was bred by Karl Frederich Louis Dobermann in 1880, and Dobermann had noted that he was looking to create a dog resembling the Miniature "Zwergpinscher" Pinscher but 15 times larger. The average life span of a min pin is fifteen years.[6]

Drawing of a Miniature Pinscher and a German Pinscher (Pinscher und Zwergpinscher), 1888.

In 1895, the Pinscher Schnauzer Club officially recognized Dobermann's Pinscher, and they also officially recognized the Deutscher Pinscher (German Pinscher) as a separate breed from the Standard Schnauzer as well as the "Reh" Pinscher giving it the official name Zwergpinscher.[7] The misconception that the Miniature Pinscher is a "miniature doberman" occurred because the Doberman Pinscher was introduced to the US before the Miniature Pinscher. In 1919 the Miniature Pinscher was introduced to the AKC show ring. At the time, not knowing that it was referred to officially in Germany as the Zwergpinscher (dwarfpinscher), the AKC referred to the breed as simply "Pinscher" and listed it in the miscellaneous category. When the Miniature Pinscher Club of America (MPCA) was created in 1929 (the year of the breed's official introduction into the AKC), they petitioned for Miniature Pinschers to be placed in the Toy group. The AKC's description, that the dog "must appear as a Doberman in miniature", led to the misconception common today that this breed is a "Miniature Doberman Pinscher". The original name for this breed in the US was "Pinscher" until 1972 when the name was officially changed to Miniature Pinscher. [8]

Historical artifacts and paintings indicate that the Min Pin is a very old breed, but factual documentation begins less than 200 years ago,[9] which leaves the breed's actual origins open to debate.

Description

Gotti, a three-year-old Miniature Pinscher with cropped ears.

Appearance

The Miniature Pinscher is structurally a well balanced, sturdy, compact, short-coupled, smooth-coated dog. He naturally is well groomed, proud, vigorous and alert. Characteristic traits are his hackney-like action, fearless animation, complete self-possession, and his spirited presence. Legs should be straight with no bending in or out.[10] The Miniature Pinscher frequently has a docked tail and cropped ears, though the AKC no longer requires ear cropping for shows.

Size

Miniature Pinscher breed standard calls for 10 inches to 12½ inches in height allowed, with desired height 11 inches to 11½ inches measured at highest point of the shoulder blades. Females may be longer.[11] The ideal weight for a Miniature Pinscher is 8-10 pounds.[12]

Coat and color

A red Min Pin and a chocolate and tan Min Pin

The coat is short and smooth, and the colors that are allowed by the AKC are solid red, stag red, blue stag red, chocolate stag red, fawn stag red, and black, chocolate, blue, and fawn with tan points and rust tan points.[13]

The Miniature Pinscher will on occasion carry a small white patch generally located on neck or breast area. The Miniature Pinscher once came in harlequin like that is found in the Great Dane. The harlequin gene is part of the makeup of this breed; though breeders for years have worked to eliminate this gene, but breeders have recently been breeding to bring the color back by mixing the Rat Terrier into the Miniature Pinscher, though they are merle and not harlequin because they do not have the harlequin modifier or any white besides the small white patch on the breast area. [14]

Temperament

Miniature Pinschers are for experienced dog owners. The Miniature Pinscher is an assertive, outgoing, active and independent breed. [15] Miniature Pinschers are energetic and need a fenced in yard to run in, they make great agility dogs. They are great escape artists and some recommend having a kennel with a lid on it for them to run around in. [16] They are good watch dogs, are alert and wary of strangers.[17] [18] It is recommended that adults and teenagers play with a Miniature Pinscher and not young children as younger children play rough. [19]

Care

Grooming is easy, as the smooth, short-haired coat requires little attention, needing only occasional brushing and shampooing.[20] Care must be taken in cold weather, sweaters or baby blankets for a Miniature Pinscher keep it from getting too cold. [21] Miniature Pinschers are an active breed and will need access to a fenced yard, or a daily walk will suffice. [22]

References

  1. ^ "Miniature Pinscher History". American Kennel Club. http://www.akc.org/breeds/miniature_pinscher/history.cfm. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
  2. ^ Fédération Cynologique Internationale Group 2
  3. ^ "Pinscher Definition". Farlex Trivia Dictionary. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pinscher. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
  4. ^ American Kennel Club "Miniature Pinscher History". Retrieved 07/03/2009.
  5. ^ Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. "MPCA Judge's Education - Breed History & Characteristics." Retrieved 07/01/2009.
  6. ^ "Rescue Every Dog - Miniature Pinscher". http://www.rescueeverydog.org/min_breed.html. 
  7. ^ "Miniature Pinscher History". Miniature Pinscher Club of America. http://www.minpin.org/history.htm. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
  8. ^ "Miniature Pinscher History". Miniature Pinscher Club of America. http://www.minpin.org/history.htm. 
  9. ^ American Kennel Club "Miniature Pinscher History." Retrieved 07/03/2009.
  10. ^ "Miniature Pinscher Breed Standard". American Kennel Club. http://www.akc.org/breeds/miniature_pinscher/. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
  11. ^ "Miniature Pinscher Breed Standard". American Kennel Club. http://www.akc.org/breeds/miniature_pinscher/. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
  12. ^ "Ideal Weight Ranges". http://www.petobesityprevention.com/ideal-weight-ranges/. 
  13. ^ "Miniature Pinscher - Colors and Markings". American Kennel Club. http://www.akc.org/breeds/miniature_pinscher/color_markings.cfm. 
  14. ^ Anderson, Nancy. "History of the Harlequin Pinscher". http://www.amyslittleminpins.com/HarlequinPinschers.html#anchor_217. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
  15. ^ Sandhorst, Cindy. "Miniature Pinscher Breed Profile". Rescue Every Dog. http://www.rescueeverydog.org/min_breed.html. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
  16. ^ Sandhorst, Cindy. "Miniature Pinscher Breed Profile". Rescue Every Dog. http://www.rescueeverydog.org/min_breed.html. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
  17. ^ "Miniature Pinscher - Did you know?". American Kennel Club. http://www.akc.org/breeds/miniature_pinscher/did_you_know.cfm. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
  18. ^ "Miniature Pinscher". American Kennel Club. http://www.akc.org/breeds/miniature_pinscher/. 
  19. ^ "Miniature Pinscher Temperament and Behavior". Vet Info. http://www.vetinfo.com/miniature-pinscher-temperament-and-behavior.html. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
  20. ^ http://www.akc.org/breeds/miniature_pinscher/index.cfm
  21. ^ "Miniature Pinscher". Animal-World. http://animal-world.com/dogs/Toy-Dog-Breeds/MiniaturePinscher.php. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
  22. ^ Sandhorst, Cindy. "Miniature Pinscher Breed Profile". Rescue Every Dog. http://www.rescueeverydog.org/min_breed.html. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 

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