German Pinscher
| Country of Origin: | Germany |
| Height: | 17 - 20 inches |
| Weight: | 25 - 35 lbs |
| Color: |
fawn, red, black and blues with red/tan markings |
| Coat: | Short and dense, smooth, close, shiny, covering the body without any bald spots |
| Temperament: |
The German Pinscher desires to be an active working dog, but also can be an ideal companion dog. This breed only barks when it feels it is necessary. Visitors will be announced with loud barking but then things usually calm down quickly. This breed needs to know that when the family is gone, it owns everything and when the family is home it owns nothing. As well an owner must exhibit to the animal where its place in the family unit lies, or aggression and unwillingness to train will result. |
| Care: | The strong, smooth, glossy coat requires little grooming. An occasional brushing to remove dead hair is all that is needed. This breed is an average shedder. |
| Training: | Consistency is the key to training a German Pinscher. This intelligent breed is very eager to learn and if given the proper training, will thrive. A well breed German Pinscher has been conditioned to respond to their prey and food drives. |
| Activity: | The German Pinscher requires a lot of exercise. They will enjoy running alongside you when you bicycle, playing in the yard, or a walk around the block. Walking each day should also be sufficient. This eager little breed is sure to keep your on your toes. |
| Character: | German Pinschers are very loyal, alert, and playful. This breed does require proper socialization as a puppy; as they can be weary of strangers. They are energetic dogs and enjoy the company of their companions. This breed if properly socialized can do well around children and other pets. |
| Ownership: | If you are looking for German Pinscher puppies for sale from reputable German Pinscher breeders or to adopt a German Pinscher from a German Pinscher rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the German Pinscher puppy above. Search our dog breeds section to find German Pinscher puppies, dogs and puppies that make great pets. |
| Description: |
The Standard Pinscher, more commonly known as the "German" Pinscher is said to be Germany's "Best Kept Secret". Traditionally the German Pinscher was breed to assist in the control and removal of small animals and vermin in the ever challenging terrain of the German countryside. Since, the German Pinscher has been an ideal companion dog due to their instinctive nature of loyalty to its master. This rare breed has a sense of humor, is brave, not squeamish, sober, and have considerable stamina. It is lively but docile, quite versatile, and a vocal guard dog. With their keen sense of scent and vibrant prey drive, the German Pinscher desires to train to enhance and enforce their nature abilities. It responds very well to obedience training. However, they can be bull headed and stubborn and need to know who is boss. |
| By
Karen KD German Pinschers |