Welcome to the Miniature Pinscher Breed Archive, a place for Miniature Pinscher lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts.
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About
Country of origin: Germany Breed group: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs - Group 2 (FCI); Toy Group (AKC, KC)
Facts
Size: very small Coat: short, smooth Colour: black and tan, red Life expectancy: 12-16 years
Characteristics
Lively, spirited, self assured Pinscher in miniature with a well balanced, sturdy, compact physique and smooth, shiny coat.
Hackney Gait
In the USA and the UK the Min Pin has been developed with a high-stepping "Hackney" action, reminiscent of a Hackney horse at the trot. However, the FCI Standard judges the Hackney gait to be a fault.