
Canis Lupus Familiaris
German Pinscher
Medium
Germany
AlertEnergeticCourageousLoyalIntelligentDetermined
The German Pinscher is a sleek, muscular German breed of ancient lineage that served as a versatile farm dog, used to guard property and control vermin, and is considered the progenitor of both the Doberman Pinscher and the Miniature Pinscher. First recorded in the Stud Book of the German Pinscher Schnauzer Club in 1884, the breed is characterized by its elegant, square build, smooth glossy coat, and keen, alert expression. Highly energetic and intelligent, the German Pinscher is a determined and courageous dog that bonds deeply with its family while maintaining a strong guarding instinct toward strangers.
Physical Traits
Height (Male)17–20”
Height (Female)17–20”
Weight (Male)25–45 lbs
Weight (Female)25–45 lbs
Characteristics
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