Miniature Pinscher (Miniature Pinscher)

Miniature Pinscher (Miniature Pinscher) today regains its well-deserved popularity. The one who, having heard the “miniature pinscher”, represents a tiny creature on thin bending legs, trembling and falling into hysterics for any reason, is deeply mistaken. The Miniature Pinscher is the king of miniature dogs, a brave defender and the undisputed leader.

Breed history

The homeland of the miniature pincher is Germany. Officially, this breed is represented in the world for over 250 years. But in the XV century. There are descriptions of dogs that look like miniature pincher. On the canvases of the XVII century. shows a dog that looks like a miniature pincher. It is believed that the ancestor of the breed is a black and tan terrier that was brought out of Albion. He became the basis for a miniature German dog.

First, the dwarf pinscher lived in stables and outbuildings, destroyed rodents and protected property from thieves. Later, the miniature pinscher settled in the house and became house pets. Purposefully, this breed was introduced in Germany only in the 19th century in accordance with the standard that was approved in the 80th year of the 17th century.

In 1920, dwarf Pinschers were taken to America, and already in 1925, the first club of fans of these charming babies appeared here. The tribal book for this year contained more than 1,300 entries. In England, the miniature pinscher settled only in 1950.

In the twentieth century, the miniature pinscher began to rapidly win the hearts of dog lovers. Officially, the name of the breed was fixed Zwergpinscher, but in some countries there is its own, the usual name of the breed. For example, in Russia it sounds more familiar - a miniature pinscher, in the USA and Great Britain - a mini Doberman or mini pinscher.

Description of the breed Miniature Pinscher (Miniature Pinscher)

Miniature Pinscher - an animal folded harmoniously, in the exterior it has no signs characteristic of dwarfism:

1. There are very strict growth parameters (at the withers 25-30 cm) of the animal. The weight of an adult dog is 4-6 kg.
2. The body is compact, muscular, dry, with a deep square chest, somewhat sloping back and protruding withers.
3. The front legs are of medium length, muscular, straight, set at a distance. Elbows have the correct location, not turned out and not substituted. Its paw is somewhat like a cat's, with tightly arched toes and of medium length with black claws.
4. Eyes necessarily dark, somewhat almond-shaped, with no signs of bulging. Located on the face far apart, the eyelids are tightly closed and have a dark pigmentation on the edge.
5. The head is clearly delineated, triangular in shape. Nose with a black mirror, straight back. The shape of the cranium is oblong, smoothly turning into a gracefully curved neck. The forehead is smooth and has not a sharp, but pronounced transition to the base of the nose.
6. Jaws closed in a scissor bite, strong, with a full set of (42) teeth. Despite the fact that the chewing muscles are well developed, they do not break the contours and do not protrude on the cheekbones. Lips are pigmented black, closed all over.
7. Ears set high, standing or slightly hanging, triangular, giving a small dog a warlike look. Sometimes the ears stop, but this is not mandatory.
8. The neck is rather long, has a smooth, noble bend without a pronounced transition to the withers. The skin is tight, no wrinkles and suspension or dewlap.
9. The torso is strong, muscular, compact due to the fact that the distance from the lower edge of the costal arch to the thigh is small. The lower abdomen forms a soft roundness, turning into the groin. The tail in some countries is cropped, but more often it is natural.

Intra-breed types from different countries have some differences. American dogs have a compact, dry body with harmoniously traced muscles. They amaze with their grace and refinement. The mini-pinchers from Israeli breeders on the exterior are surprisingly similar to Dobermans and have a beautiful sweeping trot.

Powerful, muscular with a stocky torso, German mini-pinschers and beautiful in their natural calm Scandinavians, too, have their fans.

Pet colors

The mini-pinscher has a short, shiny, hard coat that does not hide the disadvantages of addition and additionally emphasizes the strict, noble silhouette of the dog. The FCI standard allows two types of color - black lacquer with clear outlines of saturated tan and red (deer).

The black and tan color is characterized by a smooth, shiny black coat and contrasting ocher burnes located above the eyes, on the lower part of the neck, on the metacarpals and paws, from the inside of the thigh on the hind legs and on the bottom of the base of the tail. There are clearly defined triangular markings on the chest, on both sides of the center line.

The deer color varies in different shades of thick brown with a reddish sheen. It is solid, without scorch. A miniature nose mirror should have a black color, regardless of color. An exception is allowed for chocolate color with rust-colored tan. They nose can be brown.

Character

Self-confidence is the main character trait of a courageous baby. In addition, the mini-pinscher features:

• pride - the dog does not tolerate reprimands with an increase in tone, especially physical punishment;
• devotion - he is devoted to his family and extremely distrustful of strangers. It protects owners even from oversized animals. But this dog expects the master to lead him, otherwise he will take over the “leadership”;
• excellent watchman - watchdog quality is manifested by the miniature pinscher by 4 months. He courageously expresses the barking attitude towards uninvited guests and attacks, warning about serious intentions to protect the good of the hosts;
• leadership skills. The dog in the family gets along well with other animals, but always tries to take a leading position, even if its neighbor is a large fighting dog;
• fearlessness - despite its miniature size, the dog has strong jaws, sharp teeth and a mind that will help to cope with the enemy, superior in strength;
• vigor - the dog is tireless, inquisitive. In it, energy beats the key, which makes it an indispensable companion of sports, mobile people. Playfulness and nimbleness in the absence of control requires an exit, and the dog can “turn upside down” an apartment;
• balance - with all its qualities, pinscher is not prone to "tantrums", rarely making a fuss without reason. Thanks to a sharp mind, the dog analyzes what is happening around him and reacts accordingly. With proper upbringing, this is a reasonable and sober-minded dog;
• high adaptability - thanks to a strong nervous system, intelligence, resourcefulness and friendliness, the dog quickly adapts to changing conditions.

The bright, multifaceted character of the miniature pinscher attracts many dog ​​lovers, but it is worth remembering that this dog is not suitable for everyone.

Training

The training of the miniature pinscher is mainly aimed at controlling the leadership claims. It is recommended to begin training in 3-4 months, when the puppy's nervous system has already formed, and he is ready to understand the requirements and execute commands.

The basis of the training is based on the natural inclinations of dogs. Training should develop useful skills in the dog and minimize individual character flaws. The desire to establish leadership, aggressiveness with age can turn a dog into an evil creature, bringing only trouble.

Hardness in training is obligatory, but you should work on the miniature pintchera with patience, only in extreme cases, introducing punishment. The trainer should be aware of the proud, touchy nature of the dog. Rudeness and pity are equally unacceptable in raising a dog. He is very clever, and indulging his whims will quickly grow into manipulation.

But in general, the miniature pinscher lends itself well to training and, with the right approach, an intelligent, loyal, balanced companion grows out of an active, playful puppy.

Care and health

Miniature Pinscher is a dog with good health. On average, he lives about 13 years. Despite its miniature size, the miniature pinscher is not a pampered indoor dog that requires greenhouse conditions. You can walk with him in the cold, to protect them from the cold, they need minimal “clothes” that do not constrain movements.

For the prevention of infectious diseases, timely vaccination is necessary. In addition, there are genetically determined pathologies:

• dysplasia of the hip and elbow joint;
• glaucoma;
• cataract;
• retinal atrophy;
• hypothyroidism;
• epilepsy;
• dislocation of the patella.

If the owner knows about the risk of these hereditary diseases and properly cares for the dog, regularly visits the vet, then with good care the dog is able to live to 15-18 years.

Like any dog, a miniature pinscher requires the care of hair and paws, the cleaning of ears, teeth and eyes. Proper diet, regular walks help maintain physical fitness and health. But the care of the miniature pincher is minimal. Its dense, without bald patches, well-fitting wool does not require special care. It is enough to clean it from dust and loose hairs with a brush or hard gloves.

Dogs like this grooming, as they are very clean by nature. Dogs should be washed if the hair is very dirty. Due to the thin fatty layer, the skin of a dog is prone to drying out and does not tolerate frequent exposure to detergents. When bathing the dog is better to use a special shampoo with protein. The rest of the time, smooth hair is enough to wipe with a damp cloth and comb out, which will ensure enhanced blood supply to the bulbs, growth and strengthening of the hair.

Brush your ears, eyes and teeth from childhood. So the puppy quickly gets used to the procedures and perceives them as natural. The health of Zwergpincher depends largely on nutrition.

Feeding of tsverg

The diet for a miniature pinscher is important, since a lack of minerals and vitamins, too fatty, fried foods, smoked meats and sweets lead to the manifestation of hereditary pathologies, diseases, metabolic disturbances. obesity.

Today, there is a large selection of dry food that provides the dog a complete, balanced diet. Should choose a good quality feed ("premium" or "super-premium"), designed for dogs of miniature breeds.

With a natural diet in the diet of an adult dog 40% must be given to the raw meat of low-fat varieties. Poultry recommended in small quantities for puppies. Vegetables, thermally processed or raw, should be 1/3 servings. Vegetable dish can be flavored with a small amount of vegetable oil. And 30% of the volume of food is porridge. Preference is recommended to give oatmeal, buckwheat or wheat.

For one portion, there is enough food for the dog to eat all at once. Feeding is organized precisely in time and in the place designated for this. Excessive nutrition is unacceptable, as it is fraught with obesity, disease and adversely affect the quality of life of the pet.

Dog content

The Miniature Pinscher is an active, agile dog, but has a tendency toward obesity. Therefore, she needs to provide walks, ideally 2 times a day, even if she is accustomed to the tray. In addition, the necessary outdoor games, walking on specially equipped grounds, where the dog could train the muscles and play. It is necessary to walk with a mini-pincher for 1-2 hours, since, despite the huge energy supply, it is a small dog and can be tired.

The dog is well tolerated by the cold and up to -7 ° C can do with a light "coat", but at -10 ° C his paws begin to freeze. For walking in the cold need shoes. Short hair, especially black, in the heat can cause overheating. On summer walks it is worth taking water and periodically wet the dog's fur, give it a drink.

At home, having his own sleeping place and a set of toys, left unattended for a long time, the miniature pinscher begins to entertain himself - spoiling things and getting there where he does not follow. Therefore, you need to pay him enough attention. The dwarf pincher has a very developed sense of territoriality, so he must have his own corner, preferably isolated from encroachment, noise and unnecessary attention.

The berth should not be located under the air conditioner or in a draft, as the short-haired dog may overcool. Dogs of this breed love to play and gladly collect a collection of their own toys, and shifting them is an important and exciting pastime.

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Where to buy a puppy

A purebred puppy of a dwarf Pinscher can be bought only in a kennel, where the owner guarantees health, conditions of detention in accordance with the law on breeding and compliance with the requirements of the breed. In the Russian Federation there are several nurseries registered in the International Cynological Federation: