Dog breeds :
German Pinscher (black, blue) / Standard Pinscher (black, blue)
Ceriinan Tony, owner: Saara Immonen
General
The German Pinscher is a medium size, short coated dog, elegant in
appearance with a strong square build and moderate body structure,
muscular and powerful for endurance and agility. Energetic, watchful,
alert, agile, fearless, determined, intelligent and loyal, the German
Pinscher has the prerequisites to be an excellent watchdog and
companion. The German Pinscher is examined on the ground.
Characteristics
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Temperament
The German Pinscher has highly developed senses, intelligence, aptitude
for training, fearlessness, endurance and resistance to illness. He is alert,
vigilant, deliberate and watchful of strangers. He has fearless courage and
tenacity if threatened. A very vivacious dog but not an excessive barker.
He should not show viciousness by unwarranted of unprovoked attack.
Note- Great consideration should be given to a dog giving the desired
alert, highly intelligent, vivacious character of the German Pinscher.
Aggressive behavior toward another dog is not deemed viciousness.
History
The German Pinscher originated in Germany and is included in origins of
the Doberman, Miniature Pinscher and other Pinscher types. However, the
German Pinscher has always been more closely associated with the
Standard Schnauzer. In fact, it is thought the Standard Schnauzer was
originally referred to as the Wire Haired Pinscher. The Wire Haired and
Smooth Haired Pinschers or the modern day German Pinscher and
Standard Schnauzer are shown in books as early as 1884. It was officially
designated a distinct breed in Germany where the first Pinscher Club was
formed. At the time the short coat was the main emphasis and coloration
varied. The breed came close to extinction as a result of World War I and
World War II. Werner Jung is credited with saving the breed in 1958 using
a German Pinscher bitch that was fortunate enough to get pas East
Germany's iron curtain. A working dog, German Pinschers are known for
their vermin hunting skills and instinctual desire to protect home and
family. The German Pinscher's natural hunting abilities give them a keen
sense of prey drive and determination. The German Pinscher is of strong
will and mind and can be manipulative and stubborn when they want their
own way. They are territorial and can be quite possessive of their owners
and property. Highly intelligent with expressive animation the German
Pinscher commands attention as it conveys the impression that this dog is
ready to go to work and learn the desired task at hand. Willing learners,
they make wonderful multipurpose companions with firm but gentle and
consistent discipline. German Pinschers are high-energy that enjoy
adventure in any form.
Origin
Germany
Utilization
Watchdog and companion
Classification
Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossians and Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs
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