10-12 inches in height ,with 11 inches being best.... ears could be cropped or uncropped. Alert Watchdogs with an incordinately keen sense of hearing. Miniature Pinschers reconize the sound of their owners' vehicles and foot steps, but are quick bark a warning when strange car pull up to the house or unfamiliar foot steps draw near. My dog also loves other animals exept sometimes he can be aggressive to big dogs at times... you should start letting your minpin meet other animals when he is puppy. Socialization brings out the best in a Miniature Pinscher's personality. They should be socialized to new sounds,people,animals,surroundings,ect ., in a slow deliberate..

Miniature PInschers get along with other Miniatures best..

and sometimes Miniature Pinschers are called The King Of The toys because of their regal manners in both apearance and deportments.

they also love to sit on your lap and watch tv with you or when you read a book ..

I think Minpin is the most cleanest, neatest and most loving of all dogs.

My dog loves to go outside when it's warm outside..

my dog's ear is not cropped and one of his ear goes down and other ear goes up..

I think they are really easy to train..And yes they are active..They loved to play with their owners.. they love to go for long walks...