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The Germa
The German Pinschern Pinscher
by Karen Wakefield and Laura Henderson
The German pinscher is a medium-sized dog as far back as the 15th century. A job they did
with a short smooth coat. Colours for this by instinct. They have a high prey drive and
breed include black and rust, red, fawn, Blue guarding instincts.
and tan. The ideal German pinscher is elegant
in appearance with a strong square build
and moderate body structure, muscular and
powerful–really a little powerhouse of a dog.
The breed is included in the origins of the
Dobermann, the Miniature Pinscher, the
Affenpinscher, the Standard Schnauzer (and by
extension the Miniature Schnauzer and Giant
Schnauzer).
The wire haired and smooth haired pinschers,
as the Standard Schnauzer and the German The Standard Schnauzer then referred to as
Pinscher were originally called, were shown in the wired haired pinscher was originally born
dog books as early as 1884. However origins of in the same litter as the German Pinscher.
the German Pinscher date back to at least 1780 Over time breeders decided to separate the
and the breed likely traces its roots to varieties different varieties. After three generations of the
of ratters well established on farms in Germany same coat type being bred, the Pinscher and
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