# Austrian Pinscher

Also known as: Österreichischer Pinscher, Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher, Österreichischer Kurzhaarpinscher
- **Group:** Mastiff & Mountain (FCI group 2)
- **Size:** Medium
- **Origin:** Austria
- **Height:** 42–50 cm
- **Weight:** 12–18 kg
- **Life expectancy:** 12–14 years
- **Temperament:** Playful, Alert, Lively, Loyal, Watchful
- **FCI standard:** No. 64

A rugged Austrian farm dog once used to guard homesteads and hunt rats, brought back from a single registered dog and still very rare. Playful, alert and a good guard.

## Overview

The Austrian Pinscher is a medium-sized, sturdy farm dog with a pear-shaped head, button ears and a short to medium double coat. It is more rugged and rectangular than the German Pinscher.

It makes a pleasant companion in country or suburban homes, and it is a lively, watchful guard.

## History

The breed grew out of old farm pinschers of the Austrian countryside, mixed with German Pinschers, and was first recognised in 1928 as the Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher. Emil Hauck began serious breeding in 1921.

After World War II the breed almost vanished, and by the 1970s only one registered dog remained. Crossing him with local landrace pinschers saved it, but only a few breeding animals still exist today.

## Appearance

A strong, normally proportioned dog standing 42 to 50 cm at the withers, with button ears and a pear-shaped head. The double coat is short to medium and comes in yellow, red or black and tan, usually with white markings on the face, chest, feet and tail tip. The tail is carried high.

## Temperament

Playful and lively, with a bright, alert expression. The standard describes it as an incorruptible guard that is not inclined to hunt, so it is happiest staying with its family.

## Care and exercise

It needs daily walks and play, and does well with a job or activity. The coat is easy to maintain with weekly brushing. Early socialisation helps its guarding instinct stay balanced.

## Health

No health data have been collected for the breed, though breeders in Austria aim to preserve good health while keeping the small gene pool in mind.

## Ratings (1 to 5)

- Energy: 3
- Exercise needs: 3
- Grooming: 2
- Shedding: 3
- Trainability: 3
- Barking: 4
- Good with children: 4
- Good with other dogs: 3

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austrian_Pinscher · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38426
Photo: Przykuta (CC BY-SA 2.5), https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pinczer_austiacki_678.jpg
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