| A lot of people think the min pin is 'a smaller version of the Doberman Pinscher'. They are NOT. In fact min pins are a much older breed and are not related in any way. |
| Min Pins originated in Germany somewhere around 1836. They are believed to be a cross between the Dachshund and the Italian Greyhound. |
| They were bred to hunt vermin, such as rats, in barns. They were not very good house dogs in their earlier days. |
| The name Pinscher comes from the German translation 'to pinsch'. Terrier dogs, which is what min pins were considered in their earlier days, would kill its prey by pinching the spinal cord at the back of the neck. |
| If you have ever seen a min pin walk, you may have noticed that they have a very proud walk. This walk is referred to as a 'hackney-like gait'. It is similar to that of a hackney pony. |
| Min pins are very proud and alert dogs. They strive for attention and will make sure they get it. They are also escape artists, they can get out of almost any outdoor enclosure. And they LOVE to explore. They will find things in your house that you lost years ago. |
| Min Pins love to snuggle. They like to curl up under a nice warm blanket with you. That's where both of mine sleep, right next to me under the cover. |
| Min Pins hate to be alone. If their owner is away a lot, they need a friend. Such as another dog, or even a cat. |
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| Many people say min pins are 'toddlers who never grow up'. I have to say that I agree. |
| Min Pins are known as the 'Reigning King of Toys'. I suppose this is because in their point of veiw, everything in the house belongs to them, no exceptions. Mine take turns eating. My female eats first and will NOT let anyone else share with her. When she's done my male eats. And then, finally, my chihuahua gets her share. |
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| Just a Few Fun Facts about Min Pins |
| Here is a tip if you own a min pin pup or are thinking of buying one, DO NOT leave full trash bags sitting in the floor to take out later. As you can probably guess there will be a big mess when you forget to take it out, leave, and come back. Besides the mess, they are probably going to chew on everything in it and may find something they can choke on or something harmful. |
| If you are thinking of buying a min pin, I suggest you do a little research on the breed first. I read several books on the breed and found one to be very informative and helpful. Miniature Pinscher:Reigning King of Toys You can purchase it by logging on to www.amazon.com and searhcing for it's title. |