{"data":{"slug":"miniature-pinscher","name":"Miniature Pinscher","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/miniature-pinscher","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/miniature-pinscher","also_known_as":["Zwergpinscher","Min Pin"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"molosser","label":"Mastiff \u0026 Mountain","fci_group":2,"fci_group_name":"Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs"},"size":"Small","origin":"Germany","countries":["Germany"],"height_cm":{"min":25.0,"max":30.0},"weight_kg":{"min":4.0,"max":6.0},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":12,"max":14},"temperament":["Spirited","Fearless","Alert","Energetic","Self-assured"],"exercise_level":"Medium","wikipedia_views_60d":23406,"summary":"A tiny German pinscher with a high-stepping gait and an outsized, fearless personality. Lively, alert and short-coated, it is a spirited companion that thinks it is much larger than it is.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/miniature-pinscher-f897c08f4c-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/miniature-pinscher-f897c08f4c-640.webp","width":800,"height":532,"author":"Sebastian Wallin. Sebastian Wallin. Sebwal","license":"CC BY 3.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Miniature_pinscher.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:58:48Z","ratings":{"energy":4,"exercise":3,"grooming":1,"shedding":2,"trainability":3,"barking":4,"kids":2,"other_dogs":3},"coat":"Short and smooth, no undercoat","colors":["Solid red","Stag red","Black with rust","Chocolate with rust","Blue with rust","Fawn"],"fun_fact":"Its high-stepping, hackney-like trot is a hallmark of the breed.","sections":{"overview":"The Miniature Pinscher, or Zwergpinscher, is a small German dog of pinscher type. Traditionally used to hunt mice and other vermin, it is a compact, sturdy, smooth-coated dog.\n\nIts hackney-like action, fearless animation and spirited presence are typical. It is busy, confident and loves company.","history":"Miniature Pinschers were traditionally used to catch mice, lizards and other pests, and to hunt small game. An 1888 drawing by Jean Bungartz compares the breed with the German Pinscher.\n\nThe FCI fully accepted the breed in 1955. Genetic research published in 2017 found shared ancestry with the Toy Manchester Terrier.","appearance":"A well-balanced, compact, short-coupled little dog that stands 25 to 30 cm and weighs 4 to 6 kg. The coat is short, smooth and without undercoat.\n\nIt moves with a distinctive high-stepping, hackney-like gait.","personality":"Fearless, lively and self-possessed, the Min Pin is alert and quick to sound an alarm. It is devoted to its people and may be prone to separation anxiety.\n\nIt can be strong-willed and needs early socialisation and consistent, positive training. Handle small dogs gently around young children.","care":"Daily walks and play satisfy this energetic breed, though it enjoys running and games. Keep it fenced, as it will chase small animals and has little sense of its own size.\n\nThe coat needs only occasional brushing. In cold weather a coat helps, since there is no undercoat.","health":"Few breed-specific details are given. A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 13.7 years, and a 2024 Italian study found 11 years."},"recognition":{"fci_number":185,"fci_standard_url":"https://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/185.html","akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/miniature-pinscher/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniature_Pinscher","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38990","wikipedia_revision":1373321870},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:37:30Z"}}}