Mini Pinscher

Bambi at 2 months old.

                             The Miniature Pinscher is a small breed of dog that started in Germany. They are called Min Pin,  Zwergpinscher and also called as the "King of the Toy Dogs". They are cross between a Dachshund and an Italian greyhound. Their average life span is 14-17 years. They usually weigh around 8-11 pounds. Mini Pinscher tends to have long legs, and a small body. It stands 10 to 12.5 inches in height at the shoulders. Their coat is short and smooth with different colors. Here are the American Kennel Club accepted colors:

• Solid Clear Red: this is the most common color, varying from a dark rusty red to a color that is almost tan. Color should be rich and vibrant. A medium to dark shade is preferred.

• Stag Red: Red with intermingling of black hairs. Color should be rich and vibrant. A medium to dark shade is preferred.

• Black and Tan: Black with sharply defined rust-red markings on cheeks, lips, lower jaw, throat, twin spots above eyes and chest, lower half of forelegs, inside of hind legs and vent region, lower portion of hocks and feet. Black pencil stripes on toes.

• Chocolate and Tan: Chocolate with rust-red markings the same as specified for blacks, except brown pencil stripes on toes.

Bambi at 2 years and 4 months old

                          Mini Pinsher tends to over eat and should have their diets monitored to prevent obesity. They are also very curious and investigate a lot. They like toys especially toys that make interesting noises. Miniature Pinschers enjoy having a collection of such toys, which they will hoard and spend much time in moving from one collecting place to another. However, Miniature Pinschers will chew and inevitably try to eat their toys, so avoid toys made of rubber or plastic, as they could pose a choking hazard. Mini Pinschers are known to be territorial so they need their own place where they could sleep and rest. They love to sleep on soft objects, as well as under a soft blanket. They like jumping into beds and crawling under the blankets at night.. just like bambi :)

My next blog post is about my 2nd dog, Lucy. A Coton De Tulear..