Killer
The Amazing Min-Pin
(Miniature Pinscher)
About My Breed -Here
are some interesting facts about me and my kind.
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About My Breed
Miniature Pinscher
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.
The miniature pinscher
is a small compact dog, with a beautiful gate and a proud stance. The min
pin looks a lot like a miniature Doberman, but is actually not! The Min
pin originated in Germany and has been said to be a mix between a German
pinscher and another small breed of dog or terrier. They range in size between
10-12.5 inches (25.5 to 30 cm). However, they can be larger in size do to
bad breeding of dogs. They also come in several colors: black and rust,
chocolate and rust, red, and blue. And usually live long healthy lives to
be about 15yrs old!
Min Pins are said
to be the "king of toys". There are many reasons for that saying. Not only
are they beautiful dogs, they have huge personalities. Min pins are showoffs
and love attention!
The Min pin is a proud
dog, with a temperament to match. Even for their small size, they will happily
challenge you to a full wrestling match! They are usually playful well into
their years. However, the min pin is a dog that should not be spoiled. They
should be raised right, with a good sense of right and wrong. With proper
training, and raising the min pin can be an excellent obedience dog.
Min Pins are usually
not a good dog for small children. They like to play rough which could be
bad with small children. Min pins are also talkers, so if you are looking
for a quiet dog they are not for you. They are, however, very good dogs
for small houses or apartments. They can get enough exercise in small areas.
They also shed little and require very small amounts of grooming.
Please only buy a
puppy from a good breeder, not from pet stores or puppy mills. The puppies
that come from these places usually have come from bad conditions, and could
have bad breeding. Also please neuter your new puppy and don't breed a dog
that will not pass on good traits. It is also a good idea because not spaying
or neutering the dog can put them at risk for such things as cancers and
other health problems!
The Miniature
Pinscher, also called "Minpin" is a centuries old breed originating in Germany.
Structurally well-balanced, the Minpin is sturdy and compact, smooth coated
dog. Alert, intelligent, loyal and sensitive with a nature that is suggestive
of a much larger dog. Born without fear and always ready for action.
Min-Pins
are valued as a watchdog but also thought to be a born showmen, often used
on the stage because of our intelligence and lively nature. Our size averages
10 to 14 pounds....with several different color patterns. 'A lot of dog
in a little body'.....this little dog displays a few characteristics expected
of a toy dog, and has the nickname "King of Toys".
Definitely
NOT a "scaled-down" version of the Doberman Pinscher. The Doberman and Miniature
are a separate and distinct breeds. Most MinPins are one-man, or one-woman
dogs. They usually select one member as their "person" and just tolerate
other members of the household. MinPins are protective....if a MinPin is
resting in his own bed or on a piece of furniture which has become "HIS",
he may resent intrusion and take aggressive action to protect his privacy.
