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The Miniature Pinscher (also known as the MinPin) is a well-balanced,
sturdy, compact, smooth-coated dog who is proud, vigorous and alert.
They are fun-loving extroverts, clever beyond belief and a constant
source of high-spirited entertainment. Vibrant, vivacious and perky,
they are always on the go. The Miniature Pinscher is one of the
most energetic of all breeds. Playful and brave, the Miniature Pinscher
is described as a "big dog in a little dog's body." They
are also known for their fearless animation, complete self-possession
and spirited presence. Owning one is like having a 3-ring circus
going on at all times.
The Miniature Pinscher bonds very closely with their owner(s), almost
to a fault. They are extremely loyal and are protective of their
home and family. They are great little watch dogs and there's a
reason they're called "The King of the Toys"! Lots of
socialization exercises are recommended at as young an age as possible.
They are also an extremely affectionate breed, love to snuggle and
most all will insist on sleeping under the covers with their owners
at night. Although they can be good with children, youngsters must
be taught to be very gentle with them. They do not take kindly to
being clumsily handled, pulled or tugged at by inexperienced little
hands.
Miniature Pinschers can NEVER be allowed outside offlead unless
in a securely fenced yard. They are the cleverest of Houdinis and
escape artists and if they get loose, they will be half way to China
in the blink of an eye. They can run like Cheetahs and are impossible
to catch. Extreme caution must be taken to insure their safety from
what we call "the bolting gene" in this breed.
One of the questions which often comes up is the relation of Miniature
Pinschers to Doberman Pinschers. Miniature Pinschers may have been
used in the creation of the Doberman Pinscher, but it is highly
unlikely. Much more likely is the probability that the two breeds
are related through their common ancestor, the German Pinscher.
Miniature Pinschers bear no resemblance to Doberman Pinschers in
temperament. They are NOT "Miniature Dobermans" and really
only bear a resemblance in coloring. Head type, gait, and other
conformational aspects are all completely different.
Many more questions regarding the Miniature Pinscher can be answered
on the General Information page of the Miniature Pinscher Club of
America located at: www.minpin.org.
The following files may help you with your Miniature Pinscher:
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact
us at info@wmpr.org.
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