Miniature Pinscher

Origin

Germany

Attractive to:

Someone who loves the look of the Dobermann but in miniature and has the energy to match the Min Pin's dynamite personality.

Not the best for:

Anyone who thinks the delicate-looking Min Pin would be a walk in the park. Given the chance, the King of the Toys will easily rule your household.

Aliases:

Min Pin, King of the Toys, Zwergpinscher

Cross between:

None

Size:

Small
Small enough to carry when necessary.

Exercise Needs:

Low (Under 30 minutes)
A walk and a good sniff can be like reading a novel while doing a marathon for a little dog.

Coat:

Smooth
Dogs that you mainly just need to polish! But be warned - short haired dogs moult all the time!

Shedding:

Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok

Life expectancy:

13 years

Good first dog?:

Yes