MinPin

[ChewmonkeyBC]

I knew i couldnt get one and i new i didnt need another dog and i wasnt going to get one its just kinda nice to think about having one even though i didnt need another doggie,i was just interested in the breed and wanted to know about it becuase i had never really herd much on the MinPin....the only reason we are getting rid of the Schnouzer is because he isnt happy and he needs a family that has no other dogs and he needs a family that has a fenced place.....we dont have a fenced place and we have other big dogs.....

g2g
-Kayla

[ChewmonkeyBC]

PS....Sorry if i wasnt spacific on what i was saying..
thanks
-kayla

[Aspen and Misty]

Nah. I was just confused. The fact that you are giveing him up casue h isn't happy is really great of you. I don't know if I could give up my Chewy baby, even if he was unhappy. But I would if I needed to. i thought you ment you wanted one. The way I took it was you were giveing up Chester so that you could get a diffrent dog. My mistake

[ChewmonkeyBC]

Thats ok,My mom gets on to me cause im not spacific when I am explaning something,sorry bout that ,my mistake really...
O yeah Chewy says hi chewy ...well g2g ttul tt4n

-Kayla:

[ChewmonkeyBC]

Originally posted by Aspen and Misty
[COLOR=royalblue}The fact that you are giveing him up casue h isn't happy is really great of you.[/COLOR]

Thanks,I wish I didnt have to get rid of him
If I had my way I would have a bunch of dogs..
wel i g2g ttul tt4n
-Kayla

[Aspen and Misty]

LOL. Mom's . THey always are on you about something. LOL. Chewy says Hi Chewy. me to. I am going to have to have alot of dogs when I get older though so I odn't mind right now. I got my Chewy baby and that is all that matters to me.

[Aspen and Misty]

This some information about Min Pin from the Encyclopedia of dog breeds By D. Caroline Coile, PH. D.

History
The miniature pinscher is not a miniature version of the Doberman Pincher. In fact, the Min Pin is the older of the two breeds. Clues about the Miniature Pincher’s origin are scarce, but it is not noteworthy that a cat-sized red dog resembling a Min Pin is depicted in a seventeenth century painting. By the nineteenth century, several painting included dog’s distinct Min Pin type. These dogs probably resulted from crossbreeding a small shorthaired terrier (German Pincher) with a dachshund and Italian Greyhound. Many of the traits from these breed can be seen in today’s Min Pincher: The strong body structure, feistiness, and black and tan coloration of the German Pinscher: the fearlessness and red coloration of the dachshund: and the elegance, playfulness, and lithe movement of the Italian Greyhound. Yet the min Pin is more than the sum of its parts: it is perhaps the world’s most energetic breed! These little German spitfires were developed into a distinct breed, the “reh pinsher” in the early 1800’s, so named because of there resemblance to the small red German roe (reh) deer. Pinscher simply means terrier. The emphasis in the late 1800’s was on breeding the tinniest specimens, resulting in crippled ugly dogs. Fortunately, the tern was reversed, and by 1900, the emphasis had returned to elegance and soundness. The breed quickly became one of the most competitive and popular show dogs in the pre-world war one Germany

Temperment
Among most energetic of all breeds, the Min Pin is a perpetual motion machine. It is bus, inquisitive, playful, bold, and brash. It retains terrier-like traits and tends to be stubborn and independent. It can be scrappy with other dogs and may chase small animals. It is reserved with strangers.

Upkeep
The min pin needs a lot of activity. Because of its small size, its exercise needs can be met indoors or out: regardless, it needs several play sessions every day. It enjoys a romp outdoors in a safe area, but it hates the cold. This I not a breed to live outdoors. Its coat is virtually carefree, requiring only occasional brushing to remove dead hair.

Form and Function
The square-proportioned Min Pin has a compact, sturdy body with moderate tuck up and sort coupling. Its hallmark traits are its spirited animation, complete self-possession, and high stepping hackney gait. It is up standing and alert. The coat is smooth hard and short. It is among the most athletic of toy breeds,



At a glance (1 out of 5)
Energy lever- 5
Exercise requirements- 2
Playfulness- 5
Affection level- 2
Friendliness towards dogs- 2
Friendliness toward other pets- 1
Friendliness toward strangers- 1
Watchdog ability- 5
Protection- 1
Grooming requirements- 1
Cold tolerance- 1
Heat tolerance- 3

Health
Major concerns- None
Minor concerns: Legg- Perthes, patellar luxation
Occasionally seen: PRA
Suggested test: Knee (eye)
Life span- 12-12 years

Sorry if something’s are spelled wrong I had to type all the information frm a book. Sorry that was so long, but I thought you might want to know, how it helps.

Ashley

[Aspen and Misty]

PS:

AKC ranking: Terrier, Pinscher
Area of Origin: Germany
Date of orgin: 1600's
Original function: Small vermin hunting
Today's function: Compainion
Other name: Reh Pinscher, Zwergpinscher

Ashley

[Animalover1246]

But my dog is friendy to other pets since i Have lots of small animals and I used to let him meet other small animals since when he was a puppy.........

[Aspen and Misty]

This information is a basic out line of the breeds. If you puppy grows up with alot of pets and has been around small animals then they will like them. Its kinda liek fi you beat your dog hwen he is young he is going to be mean but if you treat him nice then he iwll grow up to b a sweet heart, its all in how you raise them.

[ChewmonkeyBC]

Thanks for the info,MinPins r good watch dogs????I wouldnt think a small dog like a MinPin would be a good watch dog but from the info Aspen&Misty gave me(if i am reading it right )it says Minpins are good watch dogs!!??lol i guess im used to my big dogs being watch dogs and so just dont see a small dog like a minpin being a watch dog...But then again my 5 yr old schnouzer
is a great watch dog ,he had to teach my brothers 7month old German Shepard how to defend his owner...lol now Sport goes for the feet when some one comes into the yard

well i g2g ttul tt4n
Kayla

[Aspen and Misty]

THey are good watch dogs becausethey bark when people enter the house or when people knock on the door. There protecton ability is what tells you weither or not they will defend you, although I think aby dog would. GTG

Ashley

[ChewmonkeyBC]

My cuzin came over this week and he was out side with me and my brothers well he was over play hitting me wich was getting on my nerves so I kept telling him to stop,well after a while I noticed Chewy had came up and was walking around like she does when she is herding something,my cousin kept hitting me and finnaly after he wouldnt quit Chewy came up and began barking and barking at him and I could tell by the look on her face that she wanted him to stop so finnaly he did..
Well she did it again when my cuzin was hitting my chair and pushing it around and I kept telling him to stop and then I noticed that Chewy started growling,I told my cuzin that she wanted him to stop but he just said she was playing
but I kept saying stopit,shes going to go after u if you dont stop, but still he wouldnt,so finnaly Chewy started growling and barking at him,but never bit him....
Well last night I had Chester beside the computer chair,well my cuzin was being rough with Chester and play hitting me,Telling him to stop he still didnt listen ,finnaly Chester having enough started growling and barking at my cousin,I called him back,and he came back with a Im sorry look on his face,so i know he knew he wasnt sapoosed to go after my couzin but had enough....

The two are never mean I think they where just protecting me and Chester me and himself,and they have never bit anyone ,so I dont think it has anything to do with them being mean but my cousin being rough torwards them...
And I gave my cousin a warnning that Chester DOES NOT like men and young boys until he gets to know them and that if you are mean to me he will attack after you are being mean over and
over again wich is what my cousin was doing,but he isnt this huge dog that will tear you a part,he is a small Schnouzer that will barking and growl.neither one bit anyone but growled and barked.....
Even my cat casper was being mean back to my cousin,because my cousin was being mean to Casper,
I think this has nothing to do with the dogs being mean but my cousin being mean to them right??

[Aspen and Misty]

Yes. Your dogs werejust trying to prtoect themselves and you. Sounds like both your dogs really love you. Teddy will atttack anyone who attacks one of our family members. He will run up and nip there heals and bark, he also jumps. He gives them a look like cut it out, I might only have 4 teeth but I can hurt you. Lol. MOst dogs will protect you. Like I was being "killed" by a ball this one time so Chewy attacked it and made it stop "hurting" me. It was funny he had this look like yea I killed that. LOL

[nonair]

I have a min pin for just 2 years now. Her name is zoey and she is a handfull. She will really hug my wife or myself in the mornings when she wakes up. She runs up lays on your chest and then puts a leg on each side of your neck. She is all about her though, she is very food protective along with toys. If you step on a toy and she is upstairs she will fly downstairs to get her toy back.
She has no fear of any animal even the ones that could hurt her. She plays with my sons pit bull and mex chi-wow wow. Hey I don't know how to spell it lol! We never let her run outside. She gets tunnel vision outside and you won't get her back. She can hear a mouse or bat outside. I have had a bat get in the house and three rooms away in the dark she could hear it.
The only really down side to these loveable dogs is they eat. I mean they will eat themselves sick. Mine just had pancriatietis, she got big as a football and then got sick. This was my fault giving her a treat all the time. She is only allowed 1/2 cup of food a day. When she is down to her healthy weight she then gets 3/4 cup of food a day. If you get one just remember this if nothing else. Hope you find one for yourself they are the best.