Nordic dogs such as Siberian Huskies were bred to range long distances, and given the chance, they’ll take off after anything that catches their interest. And many hounds simply must follow their noses–or that bunny that just ran across the path–even if it means leaving you behind. Many breeds are intelligent but approach training with a “What’s in it for me?” attitude, in which case you’ll need to use rewards and games to teach them to want to comply with your requests. Miniature Pinschers are often obtained without any clear understanding of what goes into owning one.
Because of his energy and tendency to escape, it’s important that you enroll your Min Pin in training classes. While the Min Pin looks like a smaller version of a Doberman, he’s a completely separate breed. Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They’re also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies. He’ll find weak places in the fencing or dash out the front door while you sign for a package. Not surprisingly, the self-assured Min Pin is a great watchdog.
You’ll get your best match if you take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch. Contrary to popular belief, small size doesn’t necessarily an apartment dog make. Plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high-rise.
Only a few were shown in American Kennel Club dog shows at first. But by 1929, the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc., was formed. Development of the Miniature Pinscher took off in 1895 when German breeders formed the Pinscher Klub, later renamed the Pinscher-Schnauzer Klub. Miniature Pinschers were first shown at the Stuttgart Dog Show in Germany in 1900, at which time they were virtually unknown outside of their homeland. There it was first called the Reh Pinscher because of its supposed similarity to the reh, or small deer, that used to inhabit Germany’s forests. Many people think that the Miniature Pinscher was developed as a mini Doberman, but though he looks similar, he’s a distinct and much older breed.
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