Miniature Pinscher

· Miniature Pinscher Pictures

· Share Your Pictures/UPLOAD

History/Origin
It was only about 200 years ago when Miniature Pinscher or Minpin was first introduced as another toy breed. Although older portraits include earlier images of this breed, there are documents to verify such origin as factual. Popular roles of the Miniature Pinscher during the time were to hunt pests like rats and ultimately, serve as watchdogs.

The dog may be mistaken for a Doberman, but in general, it still belongs to a different type of breed. However, the resemblance of Miniature Pinscher to a Doberman is undeniable and can be attributed to the genetic relations of the breed to the German Pinscher, a common ancestor. Another explanation to the similarity involved the breed standards in the 1930s, when it was also required for the Minpin to look like a miniature Doberman.

Nevertheless, just like other breeds, the Minpin breed has some identified crosses, including Italian Greyhound, Dachshund, and Manchester Terrier. In 1919, the Miniature Pinscher finally came to United States as an imported breed, and later, in 1925, the breed found itself registered in the American Kennel Club.

Description
By common standards, a typical Miniature Pinscher may only have a small frame which ranges from 25 to 30 centimeter and a weight of about 9 to 12 pounds. Normally, this toy breed is coated in chocolate colors, but other coat varieties also include red, fawn, stage-red, and black. Whatever the hue of the coat is, a Miniature Pinscher's coat usually is smooth and short, and blends with distinct tan markings. The only probable thing different and quite controversial about the Minpin is that more recent breeds have cropped ears and docked tails.

Temperament
Although small in frame and size, the energy and spirit of a Miniature Pinscher or Minpin is similar to a Great Dane’s. It is not timid or calm like other dogs, but its curious and energetic nature makes the dog a great household pet.

As a good watchdog, the Minpin alerts its owners of suspicious personalities and unfamiliar sights that lurk somewhere near or around the home. Because of its protective and defensive traits despite its tiny size, the Miniature Pinscher has the tendency to bark more frequently in able to seize the attention of its master.
Overall, the breed is sweet, loyal, and loving but can be stubborn most of the time. Thus, owners are advised to socialize and expose their Minpin to other people as early as possible, at least before it turns three months old.