Breed Profile –
German Pinscher |
The German Pinscher has highly developed senses and intelligence.
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| Group: |
Working |
Uses: |
Companion, watch dog, guardian |
| Color: |
Black-and-tan, blue-and-tan, and solid colors ranging from fawn to stag red (red intermingled with black hairs). |
Coat: |
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| Life Span: |
12 to 15 years |
Grooming: |
Weekly brushings keep the close-fitting coat sleek and shiny. |
| Height: |
17 to 20 inches at the shoulder. |
Weight: |
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General Information
The German Pinscher is a medium-sized, breed of dog bears a close physical resemblance to a young Doberman. The German Pinscher is rare in the United States and Canada. Although the breed was accepted for registration in 1895 in Germany, it was never numerous and faced extinction in that country at the beginning of the 20th century as well as after both World Wars. Concerted efforts were made each time to save the breed, and today its numbers are increasing steadily in Europe and elsewhere. Sleek, muscular and elegant, the German Pinscher was originally bred to protect the home and to kill vermin.
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Physical Characteristics
The German Pinscher is a medium size, short-coated dog, elegant in appearance with a strong square build and moderate body structure, muscular and powerful for endurance and agility. The ideal height at the highest point of the withers for a dog or bitch is 17–20 inches. The pinscher breed comes in black-and-tan, blue-and-tan, and solid colors ranging from fawn to stag red (red intermingled with black hairs). Weekly brushings keep the close-fitting coat sleek and shiny.
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Health and Training
The German Pinscher is very fortunate to have a few conditions that are well documented; these conditions are Hereditary Cataracts, Hip Dysplasia and Von Willebrand's Disease.
Daily exercise is a must and obedience training at a young age is highly recommended to develop the Pinscher into a wonderful pet.
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Temperament
The German Pinscher has highly developed senses, intelligence, aptitude for training, fearlessness and endurance. He is alert, vigilant, deliberate and watchful of strangers. He has fearless courage and tenacity if threatened. A very vivacious dog, but not an excessive barker. He should not show viciousness by unwarranted or unprovoked attacks. Note—great consideration should be given to a dog giving the desired alert, highly intelligent, vivacious character of the German Pinscher. Aggressive behavior towards another dog is not deemed viciousness. Fault—shy.
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