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The German Pinscher Dog Breed - Temperament, Health Issues, Grooming and Living Conditions

  • 15/11/2010

Temperament: The German Pinschers temperament tends to be hereditary, so if both the parents are well mannered it's a safe bet that the puppies will be too. Overall they should be a loving and friendly dog that would defend its family to the end and beyond. However, because of this, it's important to train them well, as they can be excessively protective. They do require an experienced owner, as they will easily take control of the house from an owner who is too mild for them. They are intelligent and versatile dogs, so are easily trained, they can however become bored of the repetitiveness of training and therefore become stubborn.

Health Issues: The German Pinscher has relatively few problems. Unfortunately this is due to the fact that there are not many of them and so there have been only a few surveys done on them. They are however prone to hip dysplasia, cataracts, Willebrands disease, thyroid disorders and Cardiac disease. Because of their small gene pool any dogs with heart problems should be removed from breeding programs. Their average life expectancy is between 12-14 years.

Grooming: As an average shedder the German Pinscher needs very little attention other than a regular brushing to remove any dead hairs and any dirt in the coat. This will also help keep their coat looking smooth and shiny.

Living Conditions: The German Pinscher could handle living in an apartment as long as it was given plenty of exercise, they need at least an hours exercise a day. The ideal situation for them would be a good sized garden so they can run around, however it will need to be fenced as they have a tendency to run off chasing things. They also get on well with other animals including small animals and children.

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