The Miniature Pinscher is a well-balanced, sturdy, compact, elegant, short-coupled, smooth coated toy dog. Naturally well groomed, proud, vigorous and alert.
It has a precise hackney gait, fearless animation, and complete self possession. It stands between 25 – 30 cs (10 – 12 inches) at the withers.
The Miniature Pinscher comes in all shades of Red, Black with Tan markings, Chocolate with Tan Markings, and Blue with Tan.
The Miniature Pinscher is alert but can be wary, which should not to be confused with timidity.
He adjusts well to people of all ages and can become possessive of his owners and territory.
He is suited to all life styles, from unit living to outside farm living, young family to single companion.
His acute hearing make him an extremely good little watch dog.
He loves to play games and go for a regular run or walk in the park. The breed is very trainable and is also prized as a Agility or Obedience competitor.
While the Miniature Pinscher isn’t normally and escape artist, it is still a good idea to check fences for any small holes that he may be able to get through. If a hand can fit through the hole so can a Miniature Pinscher.
As with any other breed, it is not wise to let them off lead in unfenced areas if they are not well trained.
This hardy breed has very few health problems and requires little veterinary care, other than its annual vaccination and health check.
His short coat is very easy to maintain, the occasional bath and light brushing will maintain his magnificent appearance.
Another thing this breed is known for? Their relatively low-maintenance grooming needs. Min-pins are a great choice for dog owners who want to spend their time enjoying their pet—and not spending hours every week (or day!) grooming them to perfection.
Miniature pinschers have a short, hard, and wiry coat. And while this isn’t the most heavily shedding breed, you can definitely expect some shedding from your min-pin.
Luckily, it’s easy to keep the shedding under control. A weekly brushing with a soft brush will help remove any dead hair and keep your home, furniture, and clothing free of dog hair. Plus, regular brushing helps to distribute your pet’s natural skin oils, which will leave their coat looking (and feeling!) shiny, smooth, and healthy.
Bathing:
Continuing with the low-maintenance grooming trend, min-pins don’t need to be bathed all that often. Obviously, if your pet gets dirty (for example, if they get into a particularly muddy area of the backyard or find their way into the garbage can), you’re going to want to give them a good washing (for their sake and yours!). But otherwise, a monthly bath is plenty to keep your pet looking and feeling their best.
One thing to keep in mind when bathing your dog? Blame their small stature and their short coat, but min-pins HATE the cold. Make sure that the water you use during the bath is a nice, warm temperature and as soon as you’re done rinsing them off, wrap them in a warm towel until they’re fully dry.
Additional grooming needs
Brushing and bathing your dog are a must if you want to keep them looking and feeling their best, but there are a few additional needs to keep in mind if you want to properly groom your min-pin—most notably their nails.
Miniature pinscher nails grow longer than other breeds, so you’ll need to trim your dog’s nails every few weeks; otherwise, the added length can be uncomfortable (even painful) for your dog when they walk. A good rule of thumb? If you can hear your dog’s nails when they walk across the floor, they’re too long and you should clip them ASAP.
If you’ve never clipped a dog’s nails before, you might want to enlist the help of a professional groomer, or your vet, getting them the right length can be tricky. If you clip them too short, you can hurt your pup.
Miniature Pinschers suffer few inherent health problems, and are adaptable either indoor or outdoor living. To maintain the breeds high health standards we DNA test all our dogs to ensure they are free from any inherited disorders before breeding from them.
DNA testing for all dogs and cats.
Click on the title to view the Australian Breed Standard for the Miniature Pinscher.
