This handsome little fellow has a good dose of self-confidence and lots of exuberant energy to release. You would not think that a dog this size would require that much exercise, but owning one is like having a pocket size Kelpie living in your house!
If Miniature Pinschers (or ‘Minipins’ for short) don’t get enough exercise, they will start to get nervy and agitated. It’s like running releases all their stress hormones and mellows them down. After a good run they will then be the perfect chilled out family dog. And Minipins are even good for apartment living as long as they get their daily exercise.
They are good with other dogs and children and love to show affection to their owners. They are also great for first time dog owners, but you do just need to consider their exercise needs when deciding whether to get one as a pet.
They have a low threshold for new things and can seem a bit on edge when presented with changes or new situations. But they are easy to train and early socialisation to prepare them for life will ensure that their threshold for handling new things is improved.
Minipins’ coats are easy to maintain, just a wash and towel rub once in a while will do for this breed.
Weight: | 4-5 kg |
Health risk: | Medium |
Life expectancy: | 12-14 years |
Coat: | Short |
Grooming intensity: | Low |
Monthly cost (food): | very low |
Trainability: | Medium |
Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Miniature Pinscher from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Miniature Pinscher to adopt:
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To help your rescued Miniature Pinscher to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Miniature Pinscher from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.