The Miniature Pinscher – A Perfect Family Pet
There’s a lot of misinformation floating around about the Miniature Pinscher. Some say this dog breed is annoying, and barks to much. Others will tell you the Min Pin is not good with children. Chances are that these are the same folks saying that Min Pins are simply small Dobermans. Of course owners of this breed know that all of those things are simply wrong.
What the Min Pin really is is an intelligent dog that is extremely loyal and intelligent, and yes, full of energy. It’s no wonder this breed has been given the nickname “The King of the Toys.”
When you’re getting a Miniature Pinscher you’re definitely getting a dog with an attitude. He’s been called a big dog in a small dog’s body. Min Pins only weigh about 10 pounds, but act like they are much bigger. And they are full of pride, which you can witness by the way they step high and hold their head high when they walk. This is a proud breed.
And because they are so loyal, proud and courageous, the Miniature Pinscher makes an excellent watchdog. But those same traits can make them difficult if not trained properly.
That’s why it’s so important for a Min Pin owner to make sure the dog knows early on who is in charge. The Miniature Pinscher will think he is until he realizes otherwise. And because he’s so cute and comical, you may be tempted to let him get away with the occasional bad behavior. Do this and your dog will become a tyrant, running your home the way he sees fit. But don’t let this tendency bother you because Min Pins are very intelligent and easy to train.
And once he’s trained you will have everything you could want in a pet. Your Min Pin will be incredibly loyal and loving and simply a joy to be around. These dogs are real comedians and will leave you laughing every time you watch them play.
Remember we mentioned that the Miniature Pinscher is good with children. There’s a catch. Because the breed is very sturdy and of course playful, kids can have a tendency to play too rough. Min Pins aren’t fragile, but they are only 10 pounds. Children need to keep this in mind because as we said, they certainly act like they weigh more.
As for loyalty, the Miniature Pinscher can and will get along with everyone in your family. But they do tend to pick one person to become extremely attached to. You’ll have a hard time finding a more loyal breed.
And Min Pins aren’t just playful as puppies, they remain that way through their old age. Sure they are a bundle of energy and need exercise, but because of their size they can get plenty of it just running around your home or apartment. And don’t think you need to keep up with them. They’ll have a blast playing by themselves with you watching.
And when it’s time to settle down your Min Pin will be right there next to you. They are fun, smart, loyal, and easy to care for. What more would you want in a family pet?
To learn more about the Miniature Pinscher visit Miniature Pinscher World for training tips and other facts for Min Pin owners. Also learn about many other dog breeds to help you pick out the perfect dog.
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Agreed. The Miniature Pinscher needs to know who’s the boss. Otherwise, they will play the boss! Loveliest breed ever!
I’ve got a 10-week old min pin and she was house trained within 2-weeks. I crate trained her and she’s fantastic. She loves to run the “race track” in the apartment. She makes a different path everytime she plays the game.