The Miniature Pinscher, also known as the Min Pin by fanciers, is a toy breed of dog. Min Pins were first bred to hunt vermin, especially rats. In its native Germany, the dog is known as the Zwergpinscher. Pinscher, refers to a classification of dogs bred as guardians or to hunt vermin.
Red and Chocolate Miniature Pinschers
Zwerg, in German, means Dwarf or Midget. The Mini Pinscher is also known as the “King of the Toy Dogs”.
Size
Typically, the Miniature Pinscher stands 10–12.5 in at the withers, weighing 8–12 lb.
Coat Colors
- Red
- Stag-red
- Black with tan or rust markings
- Chocolate with tan or rust markings
- Fawn
- Blue, while admitted into the UK Kennel Club without restrictions, blue coats can only be registered in the AKC. They cannot compete in shows.
Miniature Pinscher Breeders
AKC Miniature Pinscher Breed Standard
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