German Pinscher
- Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
- Section 1 Pinscher and Schnauzer
- Without working trial
Germany
45-50 cm
14-20 kg
- Monochrome: deer red, red - brown to dark reddish brown
- Black and Tan
The German Pinscher is one of the FCI (No. 184, Gr. 2, sec 1.1) recognized German dog breed.
Origin and History
Since the beginning of pedigree dog breeding in Germany around 100 years ago, the Pinscher have hardly changed. Even HG Reichenbach reported in 1836 by the ' smooth Pinscher ' of ousted as ' cute dogs breed ' in Germany the pug. In Beckmann (1894 ), the smooth - and rough-haired the Pinscher, now called Schnauzer, described; already here are the smooth -haired Pinscher much rarer than the rough-haired siblings (both variants could fall in a litter ). Had in the 1950s, not Mr. Werner Jung strives to preserve the breed and helped her to new heights, this former stable dogs would no longer exist. 1958 litter was after eight -year break for the first time reported. Even today, the now separate breeds are out jointly in the Pinscher - Schnauzer Club 1895. The smaller version of the German Pinscher, the Miniature Pinscher ( or Rehpinscher ).
The exact origin of the German Pinscher, little is known. Since the last century it is being debated whether Pinscher and Schnauzer descended or vice versa from English Terriers. Pinschers were kept happy for destroying vermin and rats and mice, and were as a stable and carriage dogs around the turn of the century soon to be found on every farm. Therefore, local names such as ' stable pinscher ' and ' Rattler ', the first sound unattractive come, but actually represent an award, this small, rugged, agile and courageous dogs are still to be done in the situation with the clever and valiant survivalist rat. The Pinscher should largely feed as ' Rattler ' itself. Were not allowed to roam the barn dogs, thus it was also on the area of fidelity feature selected. Larger, wire-haired Pinscher played an important role in the teamsters. As long as the Pinscher sitting on the wagon, the driver could still be absent. No one dared to touch a horse and cart.
In 2003, the German Pinscher were explained together with the spigot on endangered breeds of farm animals.
Description
Pinscher is 45 to 50 inches tall and 14 to 20 kg. They have short, dense hair that lies flat and shines in the colors Lacquer Black with tan markings or pure red ( about 20 % of dogs ). The drop ears are set high, V-shaped with inner edges lying close to the cheeks, turned forward.
Health
The German Pinscher is a breed that is associated with only a few breed -related genetic diseases. In breeding, one pays in addition to the investigation on the dog hip dysplasia (required ) to include other precautionary investigations ( voluntarily ) as on inherited eye diseases, Dilute ( color fading ) and ( von Willebrand disease).
According to the German animal protection law, the ears may not be cropped (since 1987) and the rod ( since 1998). Some German Pinscher fight with the edge of the ear problem as above. In pinschers ears are only sparsely covered with fur and ear margins are very thin. Thus, the dog can quickly injure the ear edge.
Nature
Today, the Pinscher is an adaptable family dog that appears to be suitable for both active urban people as well as for life on the farm. Strangers can not go unnoticed enter his property even today, the Pinscher strikes, but are not a barker. The hunt pleasure is individually more or less pronounced, as is the tendency for independent exploring the district. He is a thrifty Beller, very attentive, quiet in the apartment, outside this very spirited. Benign character, playfulness, perseverance and resilience speak for its versatility. The Pinscher is used both as a riding companion dog as well in dog sports such as agility while.
Pinscher learn quickly and are adaptable, versatile and ' practical ' dogs. A high self-confidence is desired in this breed and is also reflected in a corresponding code to the owner,.