Pinscher

Pinscher and Schnauzer are breeds that differ mainly by the size and type of coat. They are among the domestic dogs. The largest is the Doberman Pinscher, the smallest of the Affenpinscher.

Pinscher and Schnauzer together form a FCI Group and can be found in a section:

• Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and other breeds Section 1 Pinscher and Schnauzer 1.1 Pinscher Doberman (FCI Standard No. 143)
• German Pinscher ( 184)
• Miniature Pinscher ( 185 )
• Affenpinscher (186 )
• Austrian Pinscher ( 64)

Origin and History

According to a theory of the Pinscher should have been introduced at the beginning of the 19th century from England to the continent. HG Reichenbach reported in 1836 by the " smooth Pinscher ", the displacement as a " nice dog breed" in Germany the pug. According to the Austrian Kynologen Emil Hauck he was, in the past unnoticed, spread throughout Central Europe, particularly in southern Germany and Austria.

The name Pinscher is part of the English verb to pinch ( pubs, tweak ). The English noun pincher ( Kneiper, tormentor, miser ) denotes any breed of dog, however, is occupied as a proper name for dogs. The term now adopted into English and other languages ​​pinscher goes back to the German word.

Quotes

As the poet ceases because of the very small Pinscher begins! - Ludwig Erhard on 9 July 1965 on 25 German authors who had published a plea for a change of government.