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"Small Dog Breed Catalog"
Small Dog Breed Catalog: Page 32
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Miniature Pinscher Dog Breed
The Miniature Pinscher, also known as MinPin has been called the “King
of the Toy.” He is high-strung, fearless, intelligent, alert, easy
to look after, and a wonderful house dog. He is a great pet that is
ideal for the apartment dwellers, just keep in mind that he can be
very noisy. He can be a dominant and temperamental breed. He has a
compact and muscular body with ears that are either cropped or
uncropped, a docked tail, and a very short, glossy, and shedding coat.
He also has an attractive hackney gait that runs along like a
graceful little horse.
Size: This breed stands at about 10-12in at the shoulder and weighs
about 8-12lb.
History and origin: The Miniature Pinscher has been around since the
early 19th century. Originated from Germany, this breed is not a
miniature Doberman but is actually a separate breed with terrier
beginnings. Some believe that the Italian Greyhound and the Dachshund
contributed to its make-up. This breed achieved his pedigree status
by the Pinscher-Schnauzer Club in 1895. Once used as a ratter, he is
now a wonderful companion dog.
Feeding: Recommended feeding for the Miniature Pinscher is about ½
can of a branded meaty product (13.3oz size) with equal amount of
biscuit added or 1-1 ½ cupfuls of high-quality dry food.
Exercise: The MinPin needs a lot of exercise and will be happy to do
it himself in a spacious yard or escort his owner on a long walk or
run.
Grooming: This breed has a coat that requires almost no maintenance,
although a regular brush and rub down with chamois leather will keep
it clean and shiny.
Copyright 2006 by Jay Jennings. All rights reserved.
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