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The German Pinscher
Utility
| Group: |
Utility |
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| Size: |
medium |
| Lifespan: |
12-14 years |
| Exercise: |
high |
| Grooming: |
very low |
| Trainability: |
medium |
| Watchdog ability: |
very high |
| Protection
ability: |
low |
| Area of Origin: |
Germany |
| Date of Origin: |
1800's |
| Other Names: |
Standard Pinscher,
Pinscher |
| Original Function: |
ratting |
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| History |
| The
German Pinscher, also known as the Standard Pinscher or
just the Pinscher, is a hardy multi-purpose breed which
originated in 1800's Germany; it was originally used to
hunt rats. Since it is large for a Terrier (Pinscher is
German for terrier), it is often used as a general farm
hand dog. It has the same elegant bearing and clean lines
as the Dobermann but in a smaller version. |
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| Temperament |
| The
German Pinscher is alert and intelligent. It will respond
well to firm obedience training, and because of its Terrier
and Pinscher heritage, it will need firm handling to control
around other dogs. |
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| Upkeep |
| This
alert and active breed can have its exercise needs met
with a moderate walk on leash, good romp in the yard or
an off-lead foray in a safe area. This is not a breed
that should live outdoors, although it appreciates access
to a yard during the day. It likes a warm, soft bed. Coat
care is minimal. |
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Official Breed Standard |
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
Well balanced, smooth coated, medium size
with elegant and flowing outlines but strong and well muscled.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Alert, good natured, playful. Loyal, watchful and fearless.
Temperament:
High spirited and self-possessed.
Head and Skull:
Seen from above and side resembles a blunt wedge. Strong but not
heavy, elongated without pronounced occiput. Overall length in proportion
to back (from withers to base of tail) is approximately 1:2. Top
of muzzle parallel with extended line of unwrinkled flat forehead;
slight but distinct stop. Cheek muscles strong but not prominent.
Deep muzzle. Nose full and black; in reds, nose of corresponding
shade. Lips tight and dark. Snippiness undesirable.
Eyes:
Dark, of medium size, oval and directed forward. Eye rims tight.
Ears:
Set high. V-shaped, folded down close to
head.
Mouth:
Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, ie
upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the
jaws.
Neck:
Elegant and strong. Neither short nor stout. Nape well arched. Skin
of throat tight without dewlap.
Forequarters:
Well laid shoulder with good but flat muscle. Forelegs straight
viewed from all sides, parallel elbows are close to body.
Body:
Chest moderately wide with flat ribs. Brisket extends below elbow.
Forechest extends beyond point of shoulder. Compact and short coupled.
Length of body approximately equal to height at withers. Back short
and slightly sloping. Slightly rounded coup.
Hindquarters:
Seen from behind parallel, with sufficient width. Upper thigh slanted
and strongly muscled. Good length and bend of stifle, hocks turning
neither in nor out.
Feet:
Well arched, compact and cat-like with dark nails. Turning neither
in nor out. Tough, hard pads.
Tail:
Set and carried high. Preferably docked to 3 joints.
Gait/Movement:
Free, well balanced and vigorous with good reach in front and strong
rotary driving action from rear. Front and hind legs should not
be thrown outwards. Topline should remain strong and firm. Hackney
movement undesirable.
Coat:
Short and dense, smoothly fitting, glossy without bald spots.
Colour:
All solid colours from fawn (Isabella) to
stag red in various shades. Black and blue with reddish/tan markings.
In bi-coloured dogs sharply marked red/tan markings desirable. Markings
distributed as follows:at cheeks, lips, lower jaw, above eyes, at
throat, at forechest as two triangles separated from each other,
at metatarsus, forelegs, feet, inner side of hindlegs and vent region.
Size:
Height at withers 43-48 cms (17-19 ins).
Faults:
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault
and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should
be in exact proportion to its degree.
Note:
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended
into the scrotum.
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