Description: This breed, the Miniature Pinscher stands 10 to 12 inches in height for the dog and 10 to 11 inches for the bitches. Their weight is 8 to 10 pounds for the dog and slightly less for the bitches at 8 to 9 pounds. This is a compact dog thats head is in proportion to the body. The skull appears flat, tapering towards the muzzle. Here the muzzle is good and strong, and in good proportion to the head.

The Miniature Pinscher breed has a scissor bite. They have dark eyes slightly oval in shape. The ears are high and cropped if in a country that allows this. With front legs being straight, they have small feet that are catlike in shape. Their tail, if it is allowed, is cropped. The coat is short, smooth, and hard to the touch and lies close to the body. Colouring is; stag red, it is red with black hair, black with rust markings and chocolate with tan red.

History: The Miniature Pinscher dog breed comes from Germany and in its genetic pool, we find Italian Greyhound, Dachshund and the short haired German Pinscher. This breed looks very similar to the Doberman, and this is due to the fact that German pincher is in the gene pool of both these dog. The Miniature Pinscher was used to control the rodent population in barnyards and farms, and later in stables in the cities. Some of this breeds' talents lie in competitive obedience and agility and have also been used as a watchdog.