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Miniature Pinscher

Small, compact, and elegant toy breed with a distinctive high-stepping 'hackney' gait and spirited personality. Despite resembling a miniature Doberman, this is an older, distinct German breed with a proud carriage and 'big dog' attitude in a small package.

Life span
12–16 years
Origin
Germany
Miniature Pinscher dog breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
12–16 years
Temperament
Energetic, alert, confident, intelligent, courageous, fearless
Origin
Germany
Breed group
Toy
Weight
3.5–4.5 kg
Height
25–32 cm

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Miniature Pinscher

Description

Small, compact, and elegant toy breed with a distinctive high-stepping 'hackney' gait and spirited personality. Despite resembling a miniature Doberman, this is an older, distinct German breed with a proud carriage and 'big dog' attitude in a small package.

History

An old German breed (Zwergpinscher) developed centuries ago to hunt rats in homes and stables. Not a miniaturized Doberman Pinscher, but a distinct older breed likely descended from German Pinschers with contributions from Italian Greyhounds and Dachshunds.

Temperament

Personality traits

Energetic alert confident intelligent courageous fearless

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