Author: Ned D'Agostino
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 when you have a dog that is so proud, loyal and courageous you have
an excellent watchdog. But you also have a dog that can at times be a
handful.
A good Min Pin owner quickly establishes himself as the alpha male or
female. If this is not done, the dog can become a tyrant, thinking he's
in charge of the household. Early training is a must and it needs to be
consistent. You can't let your dog get away with bad behavior just
because he's so cute. It can be tough sometimes to enforce discipline
because of this, but it needs to be done. The good news is that
Miniature Pinschers are easy to train because they are highly
intelligent.
Take the time to train him properly and your Min Pin will be an
fantastic pet. They are loving and exceedingly loyal, but they are also
a blast to watch play. If you love to laugh (and who doesn't?), then
the Miniature Pinscher is a great breed for you.
Just make sure that if you have children, they don't play too rough.
Yes the Min Pin is sturdy and incredibly playful, but he does only
weigh 10 pounds. It's easy to forget how small he is when playing.
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.
Because they have so much energy, Miniature Pinschers need plenty of
exercise. But the good news is that if you don't have the energy to
keep up, their size means they can get all the exercise they need just
running around your apartment or home. They love to play by themselves
and if you're watching, they seem to perform more just for your
enjoyment. You can't help but laugh.
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?
About the Author:
To read more about the Miniature Pinscher visit Miniature Pinscher World for training info and other information for Min Pin owners. Also read about many other dog breeds to help you pick out the perfect pet.
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