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PINOY PET FINDER - BREED SPECIFIC - Mini Pinscher |
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| Breed Specific : Miniature Pinscher |
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| Miniature Pinscher |
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The Miniature Pinscher, or Min Pin as it is sometimes called, is a compact,
sturdy, muscular, sleek dog belonging to the Toy Group. It has a smooth, hard
straight coat that closely follows the body and covers it from head to toe.
The coat is usually red in color, but can also be found in black and tan or chocolate.
The small rust-colored markings are well-defined. The eyes are dark, sometimes even black,
and are slightly oval in shape. The ears are triangular and erect, and are usually docked.
The tail is always docked, and set high on the back. The Miniature Pinscher has a strong muzzle,
black nose, and a scissors bite. Its small feet are catlike in appearance. Although small and compact,
the Miniature Pinscher is a sturdy dog with a well-developed chest, muscular thighs, and a unique high-stepping gait.
The Miniature Pinscher is intelligent, stubborn, proud, courageous and extremely energetic.
The dog is attentive, alert, and loyal to its owner. Quick to learn and always curious,
the Min Pin can pick up obedience and new tricks rather easily; actually getting the obstinate
little guys to listen to you may be another story, however. Though generally aggressive and
possessive with other dogs, the Miniature Pinscher can get along with children and other pets,
provided it is brought up with them from a young age. The instinct to chase small animals is
strong in the Min Pin. The Miniature Pinscher can be suspicious of strangers at first, and makes
a good watchdog, especially since it likes to bark. The Miniature Pinscher is not your typical docile
lapdog, but it can be very sweet, although care should be taken not to excessively spoil it. This dog
likes to chew on toys and small objects, and needs to be watched carefully to ensure that choking does not occur.
Because the Miniature Pinscher has short hair, grooming needs are minimal. Since constant bathing tends
to dry out the skin, a simple wipe down with a damp cloth will suffice. Use a firm brush or comb for grooming.
The dog is ideal for apartment living since it is capable of being active inside. The Miniature Pinscher does
enjoy being walked, however, and relishes the opportunity to run and play in an outside environment. During winter
it should be kept warm, and some owners choose to put a sweater on it; the Min Pin hates the cold. The teeth and
nails should be cared for regularly. The Miniature Pinscher needs socialization and training starting at a young age,
since its fearless nature can often lead to fights with much larger dogs. Serious medical conditions are not commonly
seen in the breed, though occasionally one will see heart defects, patellar luxation, cervical dry disk, Legg-Perthes,
hypothyroidism and mucopolysacharidosis.
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