Mini Pinschers!

Miniature Pinschers are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "The Miniature Pinscher is a small, compact, square dog."
#2. "The head is in proportion to the body."
#3. "The teeth should meet in a scissor bite."
#4. "The top line is level or slightly sloping towards the rear."
#5. "The slightly oval eyes are dark."
#6. "The ears are set high either cropped or left natural."
#7. "The front legs are straight."
#8. "The small feet are cat-like in shape."
#9. "The AKC calls for the tail to be cropped, however cropping is illegal in most European countries."
#10. "The short, smooth, hard coat lays close to the body. Coat colors include black with rust markings, chocolate with tan red, stag red (red with black hairs)."
#11. "The Miniature Pinscher is a hardy little fellow, who is proud, and courageous."
#12. "They are loyal to their masters, spirited and alert, with high energy."
#13. "Intelligent, lively and brave."
#14. "Generally good with other pets and children so long as the humans provide proper leadership towards the dog."
#15. "Their behavior depends entirely upon how you treat the dog."
#16. "They can also become rather suspicious towards strangers."
#17. "The Miniature Pinscher can learn extremely well and wants very much to do so."
#18. "It is certainly beneficial for its socialization to take the dog to puppy courses where it can meet other dogs and people."
#19. "You will be amazed at how fast the Miniature Pinscher understands and obeys you."
#20. "Pay particular attention when housebreaking this little Pinscher, since a little puddle from such a small dog can easily be overlooked; the dog may get the idea that you are happy to accept it fulfilling its natural needs indoors."
#21. "Beware, this little dog will chew small objects and may choke on them."
#22. "If they truly have rules, boundaries, limitations, a true pack leader, and a daily pack walk, they will be a wonderful family companion."
#23. "Height: Dogs 10-12 inches (25-30 cm.)
Bitches 10-11 inches (25-28 cm.)"
#24. "Weight: Dogs 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg.)
Bitches 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg.)"
#25. "Generally Healthy."
#26. "The Miniature Pinscher is good for apartment life. It is very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. The Miniature Pinscher should be protected from the cold."
#27. "Min Pins need a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard. Make sure any yard in which they can run loose has a fence high enough to prevent their determined efforts to escape and explore."
#28. "Life Expectancy: About 15 or more years."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/miniaturepinscher.htm
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