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German Pinscher |
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| Alternative names |
| Deutscher Pinscher |
| Country of origin |
| Germany |
| Classification and breed standards |
| FCI: |
Group 2 Section 1 #184 |
Stds |
| AKC: |
Working |
Stds |
| ANKC: |
Group 6 - Utility |
Stds |
| CKC: |
Group 6 - Non-Sporting |
Stds |
| KC (UK): |
Pinscher |
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| NZKC: |
Utility |
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| UKC: |
Pinscher |
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The German Pinscher is an active dog breed
that makes a good pet..
The German Pinscher originated in Germany and is
included in the origins of the
Doberman
Pinscher,
the
Miniature Pinscher,
Affenpinscher,
Miniature Schnauzer,
Giant Schnauzer and the
Standard Schnauzer.
The Wire Haired and Smooth Haired Pinschers, as the
Standard Schnauzer and German Pinscher were originally
called, were shown in dog books as early as 1884. These
medium-sized dogs descended from early European herding
and guardian breeds and were not related to the superficially
similar pinschers of Great Britain.
German Pinscher Appearance
The German Pinscher is a medium sized dog usually
weighing between 25-45 pounds and typically 17-20 inches
in height. Colors for this breed vary but are
similar to related descendant breeds such as the Doberman
and the MinPin and include black and tan, red, fawn,
and blue and tan. There are also a few colors for this
breed that became extinct during the world wars of the
twentieth century. These include solid black and "salt
n' pepper".
A sleeping German Pinscher
German Pinscher History
As the name would suggest the German Pinscher is
believed to have been bred in Germany and have descended
from early European herding and guardian breeds.
The breed nearly became extinct after the World Wars.
Credit is attributed to Werner Jung for collecting several
of the breed after the war to continue the line.
German Pinscher Temperment
Similar to the MinPin
the German Pinscher is of extremely high intelligence
and strong willed. They are generally very friendly
and playful when properly socialized but care must be
used around young children.
