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The Miniature Pinscher, also known as the Zwergpinscher and Mini Pin, is a small breed of dog of the pinscher type originating in Germany.While the breed's visual similarities to the Toy Manchester Terrier, which somewhat resembles the Pinscher breeds, remain a matter of controversy, genetic research (published in 2017) has shown that the two breeds have shared, unique ancestry. [1]
In 1895 Ludwig Beckmann described five varieties of Pinscher – the rough- and smooth-haired Pinscher, the rough- and smooth-haired Miniature Pinscher, and the Affenpinscher. [ 4 ] [ 6 ] : 152 In 1895 a breed society , the Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub, was established for both types, both rough- and smooth-haired.
The ancestors of the Toy Manchester and Miniature Pinscher may have become geographically separated many centuries ago and retained similarities simply through breeding selection for the same traits; nevertheless, the 2017 also showed that the two breeds remain more closely related to each other than to other breeds.
Internet Miniature Pinscher Service (IMPS) is a non-profit animal rescue organization based in United States of America. [1] The organization was established in 1998 by Petie Hoving Durand and is dedicated to adoption and rescue of Miniature Pinscher , a small breed of dogs originating from Germany .
There are several theories on the etymology of the word Pinscher; that it derives from French "pincer", meaning "to seize" and "to nip", [1] or "to bite" and "to grip" which are possibly related to their function of catching vermin on the farm, [3] that it derives from English "pinch" referring to their clipped ears, [4] "fox terrier" type of dog (considered that it was a descriptive term ...
The Pražský Krysařík is a small toy dog, similar in appearance to the Chihuahua and the Miniature Pinscher, with a height of 20 to 23 centimetres (7.9 to 9.1 in) and a weight of 1.5 to 3.5 kilograms (3.3 to 7.7 lb). [1] [2] There are two coat variations: short: smooth, glossy and thick; long: fringes on ears, limbs and tail
Danish–Swedish Farmdog (Swedish: Dansk–svensk gårdshund, Danish: Dansk–svensk gårdhund), historically known as the Danish Pinscher, [1] is a breed of dog that has its origin in Denmark and southern Sweden, but has become popular all over Scandinavia, serving as a multi-purpose dog breed.
Like most of the longhaired pointing breeds, the breed is descended from the point spaniel. One of the oldest of the "versatile breeds", it is but one of a few that disallow black as a color. [4] The black-and-white Large Munsterlander was split off from this breed after the black-and-white coloration was removed from the breed standard. [3] [5]