German Pinscher

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He originated in Germany
• He is related to the Doberman, Miniature Pinscher, and Standard Schnauzer
• He was respected for his ability to hunt rats and mice

Personality and Behavior

• He's naturally protective of his family
• He has a high prey-drive and will chase any little critter that runs from him
• He is fearless and will take on a much bigger dog if threatened
• He's a very athletic dog with plenty of stamina
• He's alert and quick to bark making him and excellent watchdog
• He tends to be aggressive towards other dogs
• He has lots of energy which he needs to burn
• If he gets bored he may be destructive

Training

• He's not easy to train. You will need patience as he is slower than most to learn obedience commands.

Shedding

• He sheds quite a bit of hair. You'll find some hair stuck to your clothes, couch and carpets.

Grooming / Maintenance

• His short coat only needs to be brushed occasionally. However, because it sheds you may find yourself brushing it once a week, or more, to minimize the hair in your home (what you remove with a brush doesn't end up on the couch!).

Other varieties

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