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Miniature Pinscher

February 4, 2015

DID YOU ENTER THE TREAT GIVEAWAY?! DO IT NOW!

Our breed of the week is the Miniature Pinscher, and boy howdy did I meet a sweetie this week! Meet Buck, a Min Pin love bird.

Miniature Pinscher
Buck the Miniature Pinscher has one flopped ear that is just too cute!

Here’s what the AKC has to say about the Miniature Pinscher:

The Miniature Pinscher can really spice up a person’s life. This dog is small, but he doesn’t know it! He’s quick and active, with a lively curiosity. They are good family companions and look out for their family, bravely challenging intruders with their bold, insistent bark. The “Min Pin” will be happiest with a family that treats him like a standard-sized dog. He may be stubborn, but he’s also smart. Their small size makes them a good choice for apartment life. Play and a daily walk will take care of most of their exercise needs. His short, easy-care coat requires occasional brushing and shampooing.

After observing Buck in his natural habitat, I’d say he fits the description pretty well. Buck is a rescue dog, well suited to the family he’s in. And this Miniature Pinscher loves the Chicken Liver Taffy.

Posing for a treat
Buck was focused on the puppies. Turns out, Buck is afraid of puppies. This Miniature Pinscher will move heaven and earth to avoid being within five feet of the puppies.

I regret not getting more and better photos of Buck. There was a room full of puppies distracting me. They distracted Buck, too. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of having a Miniature Pinscher as a pet. But first, a physical description.

  • Small and smooth, with tail and ears often cropped and docked
  • Ten pounds is the top of their weight range
  • Black and tan is typical, with chocolate and tan, or red variants
  • Similar in appearance to a tiny Doberman Pinscher, but said to be part Italian Greyhound and Dachshund

 

Is the Miniature Pinscher the right dog for you, for your family? Have you had a dog before? A small one? I think that’s the first question I’d ask myself, am I equipped to have a small dog? Having a small dog has changed our family dynamic.

Pros:

  • Long life, typically 15 years or more
  • Generally healthy – not too many health issues with the breed, which is unusual
  • Easy to groom – short hair and an average shedder, the Min Pin needs regular brushing, but that’s quick and simple
  • Usually good with kids and other animals – must be properly socialized for this to be so!
  • Intelligent and learns quickly
  • Great apartment dog, but needs daily walks

 

Sounds like a great dog! And if Buck is any indication of the entire breed, it really is.

Gimme another treat!
Buck, that sneaky dog, kept stealing Big Paw Jerky pieces from me while I watched the puppies.

Cons:

  • If not properly socialized, the breed tends to develop Small Dog Syndrome – sign up for puppy and obedience classes right away!
  • Prone to weight gain – watch your Min Pin’s diet, and don’t give too many treats – bones and hooves are great options
  • They get cold easily – better for warmer climates, or wearing a coat and booties – and really? Who doesn’t want to dress up such a cute little thing?
  • Intelligent – the smarter the dog, the more easily they’re bored, the more trouble they get into – train and keep this dog worn out and busy
  • House breaking – the Miniature Pinscher is a small dog, but don’t let that fool you – it can be house broken, but small dog people tend to let puddles happen, treating it like other toy breeds – NO! House break the dog

 

So! The cons are all workable. I’d say, if you’re prepared to have a small dog, the Miniature Pinscher might just be the breed for you! And did I mention puppies? One of the other dogs in the home has a litter of nine. The mama is a Boxer/Lab mix. The dad is about her size, but with a white coat. Lookit!

Miracle and her puppies
Miracle, the mama dog, wouldn’t let me near her puppies. I don’t blame her a bit. They’re the fattest, roly poliest things I’ve ever seen!
Nursing puppies
These pups nursed almost the entire time I was there. No wonder they’re such pudges! I can’t wait to see them grown!

So! If you were thinking about getting a Miniature Pinscher, I hope I’ve convinced you! They’re great dogs.

And if you haven’t already entered the treat giveaway, go do it now! You know it’ll make your dog smile!

Until I write again …

Flea

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