Austrian Pinscher

• Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
• Section 1 Pinscher and Schnauzer

• Without working trial

Austria

Males: 44-50 cm Bitches: 42-48 cm

Not specified

The Austrian Pinscher is a recognized by the FCI breed from Austria (FCI Group 2, Section 2.1, Standard No. 64).

Origin

The Austrian Pinscher originates from the old Austrian Pinscher country, which was still widespread in the second half of the 19th century as a frugal, versatile farm dog. Against the German Pinscher he acts wider, more rugged and primitive. Emil Hauck learned the type of dog during his travels in the early 20th century know and campaigned for recognition as a breed in ÖKV and FCI. In 1928 these.

According to the breed society, however, the stock of dogs dropped so far that only a stud dog was left Diocles of Angern in the 1970s. For this, the breed was obtained using country pinschers. It Pinscher country continue to be used in breeding. Country Pinscher dogs are corresponding to the Austrian Pinscher phenotypically and breeding are relatively stable without having been bred specifically as a breed dogs in the sense of modern dog breeding - see Landrace.

Description

The Austrian Pinscher is 42 to 50 inches tall. The coat is usually short -haired and stock is sleek to the body, but there are also long stock -haired dogs. The color palette ranges from light yellow to red brown to black-and- tan. There are also black and mottled representative. White markings on the head, chest, abdomen and feet are allowed. The ears are either present as bat ears, floppy ears, button ears or falling ears. The undocked tail curls upward.

Nature

It is lively, agile, alert, unpretentious, brave, tireless, loyal, happy barks and is vigilant.

Care

The coat needs little care. Regular brushing, especially during moulting is sufficient.

Movement

This breed is by nature a dog for the country. With enough exercise but you can keep him in the city. Long walks or hikes are just the thing. The Austrian Pinscher but you can also inspire for Behändigkeitsübungen and obedience exercises.