Some dog owners have decided that they like the size and appearance of the Miniature Pinscher. They get the Min Pin and then may be surprised when the dog behaves according to its nature, trapping and chewing on some items that should not be chewed. We would all like to bring our new pet home and live happily ever after. However, as with any new creature in a home, the expectations of the owners must mesh with the nature and personality characteristics of the pet. The Miniature Pinscher is rather opinionated about its behavior and the owner must consistently maintain the rules. Otherwise he owner will have a tiny terror living with them.

Possibly, the best way to have a Min Pinscher is to bring it home as a puppy because appropriate behavior can be consistently shaped prior to the development of undesirable habits. Some interesting things may occur. If one is raising the Miniature Pinscher from a pup, it can grow up with rule consistency and comfort with children, other animals and the routines of family activity. However, if one brings an adult Miniature Pinscher into the home, it may be an unsuccessful match because of the hubbub of an active family. On the other hand, if the adult dog has been raised in an active home, it may not mesh well with a quieter home.

If a potential Min Pin owner wants to choose the "right" dog, the person should research he breed, speak with breed experts, breeders, and other owners in order to have the sufficient information to weigh the pros and cons of the Min Pin breed for the owner's particular family situation. If the decision is pro and you are going with the Min Pinscher spend time with the pup while conducting your own personality check. The Min Pinscher pup could be exuberant or calm, shy or outgoing. One should choose a Miniature Pinscher that seems to be a personality match.

Sometimes, even though you have taken all precautions, you will learn that a Min Pin is not the dog for you. It is suggested that you try your best to make sure that the dog will not be shuttled from home to home. There are Min Pin rescue organizations that can take the dog, assess its personality and attempt to find the Min Pin a home that will be the best match for the particular Miniature Pinscher. It is also possible to use the internet to find your Min Pin a home with experienced Miniature Pinscher owners. Let us hope that you and your new Miniature Pinscher are well suited as a match. As long as you are comfortable with taking the dominate role in the relationship and are able to provide adequate training, you should have no problem with a Min Pinscher. Like its larger counterpart, the Doberman Pinscher, the Min Pin does well with strict, dominate training. Taking the leadership role with your Min Pinscher will bring joy to you and your dog will be happiest when submissive to you.