| The German Pinscher makes a very good house | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for |
| dog. They need plenty of exercise and a properly | | | | growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the |
| fenced in enclosure for exercise is ideal. They get | | | | rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the |
| very attached to their human families and make | | | | front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is |
| good watch dogs and good guard dogs. They | | | | the best for this chore and competent |
| keep themselves so clean and odor free that | | | | instructions to accomplish this can be found on |
| they have been compared to cats. They can be | | | | the net. |
| well socialized with other pets and older children. | | | | *Life Span. The German Pinscher can live |
| As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised | | | | between 12 and 14 years with proper nutrition, |
| with a puppy or dog. | | | | medical care and excellent living conditions. |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult | | | | *History. The German Pinscher comes from |
| size (two years old or older) of the German | | | | Germany. They were first recognized by the |
| Pinscher is 16 to 19 inches to the withers (highest | | | | United Kennel Club in 1991. |
| point of the shoulder) and 25 to 35 pounds. | | | | Some Registries: |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds | | | | *German Pinscher Club of America |
| have certain inherited health problems associated | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| with that specific breed and the German Pinscher | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| is no exception. Although they are considered a | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| very healthy breed, be on the look out for skin | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| allergies and sensitivity to vaccinations, especially if | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| several are given at one time. This disease list is | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| an informative guideline only. Other diseases may | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| also be significant threats, please contact your | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| the first year for shots, boosters and check up. | | | | Category: Working |
| Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | Terms To Describe: Elegant, strong build, |
| yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, | | | | powerful, muscular, agile, energetic, loyal, intelligent, |
| six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | fearless, determined |
| twice a year for check ups and shots. | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets. | | | | A very good watchdog. |
| *Grooming. The German Pinscher has a smooth, | | | | Not a barker. |
| close lying, short and dense coat. She is an | | | | Almost no dog odor. |
| average shedder and should be brushed regularly. | | | | Bonds closely with master. |
| Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy | | | | They keep themselves very clean. |
| coat and help you keep a closer eye on her | | | | Good guard dog. |
| health and strengthen your emotional bond with | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| her. | | | | Must be controlled as they may run off. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | Requires plenty of exercise. |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | Can be hyperactive if bored. |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of | | | | *Other Names Known By: Deutscher Pinscher |
| plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in |
| and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease | | | | this information may be correct for your dog. |
| can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and | | | | This information is meant as a good faith guideline |
| other serious disease. | | | | only. |