Miniature Pinscher - "The King Of The Toys"
Who would have thought I would ever be a Miniature Pinscher lover. After all, I'm a pretty big guy. And all my life I've owned big dogs. Man's dogs I called them. Then one day my wife brought home of these things. My first reaction was to laugh. I said something like "You call that a dog?", or some other smart comment that would show my sensitive, caring side.
My next thought was how are we going to keep our big Australian Shepherd from eating her for lunch. It turns out that was backwards thinking. If you've ever owned a Miniature Pinscher you realize how quickly they take control of any situation. This little dog sure has courage. I quickly learned why the Min Pin is nicknamed "The King of the Toys".
Making a very long story short, I'll tell you that if I could only own one breed of dog, this would be the breed. I have never known another breed more loyal, smarter, more excitable, more entertaining and with more personality than this dog breed. If ever a dog was born to be a stand-up comic, it is the Min Pin.
But this breed also brings along a set of challenges not experienced by other breed owners. You'll have to be active to keep up with them. They are escape artists and naturally curious so you'll need to be careful to keep them contained. They will also dominate the household if you let them. They will need to be well trained or they will train you. Fortunately they are very smart and easy to train. They truely are a big dog in a little dog's body. They are fearless. All these things make this a great dog breed, but they also make this a challenging dog to own. Miniature Pinscher lovers/owners wouldn't have it any other way.
My wife and I love our Miniature Pinschers (yes it is now plural) so much, that we even started a website devoted to this breed. We'd love for you to stop by and visit. It's called Miniature Pinscher World. Our visitors have contributed many pictures of their own Min Pins so you can get a really good idea of what this breed is all about. See you there.
My next thought was how are we going to keep our big Australian Shepherd from eating her for lunch. It turns out that was backwards thinking. If you've ever owned a Miniature Pinscher you realize how quickly they take control of any situation. This little dog sure has courage. I quickly learned why the Min Pin is nicknamed "The King of the Toys".
Making a very long story short, I'll tell you that if I could only own one breed of dog, this would be the breed. I have never known another breed more loyal, smarter, more excitable, more entertaining and with more personality than this dog breed. If ever a dog was born to be a stand-up comic, it is the Min Pin.
But this breed also brings along a set of challenges not experienced by other breed owners. You'll have to be active to keep up with them. They are escape artists and naturally curious so you'll need to be careful to keep them contained. They will also dominate the household if you let them. They will need to be well trained or they will train you. Fortunately they are very smart and easy to train. They truely are a big dog in a little dog's body. They are fearless. All these things make this a great dog breed, but they also make this a challenging dog to own. Miniature Pinscher lovers/owners wouldn't have it any other way.
My wife and I love our Miniature Pinschers (yes it is now plural) so much, that we even started a website devoted to this breed. We'd love for you to stop by and visit. It's called Miniature Pinscher World. Our visitors have contributed many pictures of their own Min Pins so you can get a really good idea of what this breed is all about. See you there.
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- Miniature Pinscher Training Poll
- Miniature Pinscher Training
- Our Favorite Miniature Pinscher & Dog Links
- Let Us Know What You Think Of Our Miniature Pinscher Lens?
- How To Stop Puppy Biting
- What Is A Miniature Pinscher?
- Some of our favorite Miniature Pinscher Books
- Cute Miniature Pinscher Video
- Your Favorite Miniature Pinscher Or Dog Sites
- More Great Dog And Miniature Pinscher Information
- Great Min Pin Stuff on eBay
- More Miniature Pinscher Pictures On Flickr
- Miniature Pinscher Clothing For You
- Google Miniature Pinscher News
Miniature Pinscher Training Poll
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Miniature Pinscher Training
OK. So we've told you about how wonderful the Miniature Pinscher is. In all fairness, we need to tell you that this dog breed comes with a unique set of challenges as well. That's why it's so important that the Min Pin be well trained.
For starters, the Min Pin can and will be a tyrant if you let him. This breed will literally run your home. He must be taught that you are the Alpha person in his pack.
The Miniature Pinscher is headstrong and stubborn. He can also be an unending barker if you don't train him well. Fortunately he is very smart and easy to train.
Also fortunately for us as dog lovers, it's easy to learn the right way to train your pet. There are a number of different dog training guides on the market, but we believe there are two that are truly outstanding. The one you pick should depend strictly on how you like to learn.
Our favorite and the most comprehensive is called SitStayFetch. Simply put, you will not find a more complete guide anywhere.
However we realize some people prefer to learn by watching videos. If this is you be sure to check out Dove Cresswell's Dog Training Online. This is another great dog training tool and you can even watch a free sample video to see if this is really the right method for you.
The fact is, if you want a well trained Miniature Pinscher you can't go wrong with either product.
For starters, the Min Pin can and will be a tyrant if you let him. This breed will literally run your home. He must be taught that you are the Alpha person in his pack.
The Miniature Pinscher is headstrong and stubborn. He can also be an unending barker if you don't train him well. Fortunately he is very smart and easy to train.
Also fortunately for us as dog lovers, it's easy to learn the right way to train your pet. There are a number of different dog training guides on the market, but we believe there are two that are truly outstanding. The one you pick should depend strictly on how you like to learn.
Our favorite and the most comprehensive is called SitStayFetch. Simply put, you will not find a more complete guide anywhere.
However we realize some people prefer to learn by watching videos. If this is you be sure to check out Dove Cresswell's Dog Training Online. This is another great dog training tool and you can even watch a free sample video to see if this is really the right method for you.
The fact is, if you want a well trained Miniature Pinscher you can't go wrong with either product.
Our Favorite Miniature Pinscher & Dog Links
- Miniature Pinscher World
- Our own website devoted to the Miniature Pinscher.
- Dog Training Institute
- The newest and best resource for learning how to train your pet.
- Potty Training Dog Techniques
- Learn to potty train your dog.
- Dog Behavior Training Tips
- Tips on training your dog and understanding how a dog's mind works.
- Dog Adoption Information
- Thinking of adopting a dog? Check here first.
Let Us Know What You Think Of Our Miniature Pinscher Lens?
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AlphaChic
Feb 3, 2012 @ 10:30 pm | delete
- I think you are a testament to how these little creatures can win your heart. I know my pins have won mine!
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MinPinLover
Oct 4, 2010 @ 10:05 am | delete
- Hi Nikki,
You bring up a great question that we really haven't addressed that much but it is a very common problem for many dog owners. Min Pins, as you now know, can be especially bad about this without proper training.
Your comment actually motivated us to post an article on our EntirelyDog website because many people struggle with this. It's a very long article, 8 pages, but if you follow the advice posted you should have that barking under control in less than a week.
You'll find the article here
How To Stop Dog Barking
Let us know what you think after reading it and keep us posted on your success.
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Nikki
Oct 4, 2010 @ 8:31 am | delete
- my mini pin is an unending barker and i dont know how to train him..
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yOgEsha
Jun 9, 2010 @ 11:43 pm | delete
- hyE teR......
weLL i am yogesH here..
weLl i weRe bOut to ask u bOut mIni piNcher...
i jUz adOpt a mIni piNch wHich is 2 years oLd...
bUt weN it 1st caMe to ma hoUse..iT doesnt bIte anYone...bUt now he kePt on bIte pEopLe iN the hOuse....waT shOuld i do to stop it frOm biTing peoPle in the hOuse????
help pLz....
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Ashley
Nov 7, 2009 @ 12:17 pm | delete
- My mini pin has been digging holes and eating dirt all the time.. I looked it up and it said it meant she wasn't getting something she needed. What should I do? does anyone know?
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How To Stop Puppy Biting
It seems like a lot of the comments we are getting are about how to stop puppy biting. Obviously this is a serious problem and one that should be stopped before it gets out of hand.
Rather than write a complete article on this, we are going to link you to an article we did on another website we run called Entirely Dog. There you'll find an article titled How To Stop Puppy Biting..
We think you'll find lots of good information that will help you put a halt to this behavior. It may be cute for a while, but that will wear off quickly and it will simply be annoying at best and possibly painful.
And while you're there, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter which will give you a free dog training tip once a week for a full year.
Rather than write a complete article on this, we are going to link you to an article we did on another website we run called Entirely Dog. There you'll find an article titled How To Stop Puppy Biting..
We think you'll find lots of good information that will help you put a halt to this behavior. It may be cute for a while, but that will wear off quickly and it will simply be annoying at best and possibly painful.
And while you're there, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter which will give you a free dog training tip once a week for a full year.
What Is A Miniature Pinscher?
It occured to me after looking at this lens that if you don't already know what a Miniature Pinscher is, I had written nothing that would help you find out. Unless of course you decided to check out our website at Miniature Pinscher World.
First we'll tell you what it is not. The Miniature Pinscher is NOT a Miniature Doberman Pinscher. In fact the Min Pin is actually an older breed than the Doberman. It's been around since the early 19th century and was bred as a ratter. The Miniature Pinscher has terrier beginnings and although it's make-up is not fully known, some believe the Dachshund and Italian Greyhound were involved in creating this breed. And even though this breed was originally used to catch rats, it is now an absolutely marvelous companion pet.
It's size (10-12 inches tall) and weight (8-12 pounds) make this a perfect apartment dog. Yes he needs a lot of exercise but because of his small size, he can get plenty running around inside or in a decent sized fenced yard. He'll be more than happy to exercise himself but loves a daily walk with his owner.
Min Pins can be noisy, which also makes them excellent watch dogs. They are fearless, alert and easy to look after, but very high strung and curious. They have a tendency to be dominant inspite of their size and they can be very tempermental. Min Pins are extremely loyal to their owner, and although they can get along with anyone in your family, they generally become very attached to just one. And they are very wary of strangers.
This breed has a very compact and muscular body, and almost always has a docked tail. Show dogs typically have their ears cropped, but many family pet owners choose not to do this. Our Miniature Pinschers do not have cropped ears. Their coat is short and glossy and requires very little maintenance outside of the occasional brushing.
Watching them at dog shows is a real treat. They have a hackney high-stepping gait (walk) and move along a bit like a graceful horse.
First we'll tell you what it is not. The Miniature Pinscher is NOT a Miniature Doberman Pinscher. In fact the Min Pin is actually an older breed than the Doberman. It's been around since the early 19th century and was bred as a ratter. The Miniature Pinscher has terrier beginnings and although it's make-up is not fully known, some believe the Dachshund and Italian Greyhound were involved in creating this breed. And even though this breed was originally used to catch rats, it is now an absolutely marvelous companion pet.
It's size (10-12 inches tall) and weight (8-12 pounds) make this a perfect apartment dog. Yes he needs a lot of exercise but because of his small size, he can get plenty running around inside or in a decent sized fenced yard. He'll be more than happy to exercise himself but loves a daily walk with his owner.
Min Pins can be noisy, which also makes them excellent watch dogs. They are fearless, alert and easy to look after, but very high strung and curious. They have a tendency to be dominant inspite of their size and they can be very tempermental. Min Pins are extremely loyal to their owner, and although they can get along with anyone in your family, they generally become very attached to just one. And they are very wary of strangers.
This breed has a very compact and muscular body, and almost always has a docked tail. Show dogs typically have their ears cropped, but many family pet owners choose not to do this. Our Miniature Pinschers do not have cropped ears. Their coat is short and glossy and requires very little maintenance outside of the occasional brushing.
Watching them at dog shows is a real treat. They have a hackney high-stepping gait (walk) and move along a bit like a graceful horse.
Some of our favorite Miniature Pinscher Books
Cute Miniature Pinscher Video
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Google Miniature Pinscher News
- How a Bookie Handicaps Westminster
- By Ben Cohen The Westminster Kennel Club dog show began Monday morning with breed-level judging of Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Miniature Pinschers, Scottish Deerhounds and Rhodesian Ridgebacks, among others. Johnny Avello, the director of the Wynn Las Vegas ...
- IMPS ~ Internet Miniature Pinscher Service at Pet Food Express (Arden ...
- ... other services and information for the well-being of Min Pins. All Miniature Pinschers placed through IMPS are spayed/neutered prior to placement, and have been thoroughly evaluated by a breed representative for temperament and training needs.
- Ear cropping of dogs banned in Manitoba
- Breeds commonly cropped include great danes, dobermans, schnauzers, boxers and miniature pinschers. A miniature pinscher named Paxton stands outside the Hotel Pennsylvania the day before the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on Sunday.
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