I did not intend to offend anyone, but if someone who doesn't know hears someone call them incorrectly, they may then in turn continue to call them incorrectly and become confused. OK, you must be talking about Miniature Pinschers, which actually are not descendents of the Doberman. They and they doberman are separate lines that I understood to of come from the german pinscher. A much older breed in itself. Many people refer to them as Mini Dobermans, but they don't understand they aren't. They just look alot alike, lol. Many are surprised to know the difference. OK,
life expectancy:About 15 or more years

Height/Weight: Dogs 10-12 inches (25-30 cm.)
Bitches 10-11 inches (25-28 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg.)
Bitches 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg.)
Country of Origin:Germany

and a qoute from dog breed info .com "The Miniature Pinscher is not related to the Doberman Pinscher, and is in fact an older breed than the Doberman. Developed in Germany from terrier breeds, including the German Pinscher, the Miniature Pinscher's original use was in hunting rats to keep the population down in the stables that it frequented. Italian Greyhound blood may have been added to produce such a tiny, high stepping-dog. The word "Pinscher" means "terrier" in German. Today the MinPin's high spirit and bright personality make him a charming companion. Some of the Miniature Pinscher's talents are competitive obedience, watchdogging, and agility."

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ok, let's try a
Volpino,
They are just adorable!