German Pinscher
German Pinscher
Temperament: Courageous, Intelligent, Vivacious
Group: Working Group
Height: 43.2–50.8 in
Weight: 11.3–20.4 lb
Life Expectancy: 12.0–14.0 yrs
Energy Level: Needs Lots of Activity
Trainability: Agreeable
Shedding: Occasional
Grooming Frequency: Occasional Bath/Brush
Sleek, shiny, and streamlined, German Pinschers are a true dog lover’s delight. They’re eye-catching and elegant but in all ways honestly doggy—nothing fussy or exaggerated. They’ll stand about knee-high to the average adult. Muscles ripple beneath a shimmering coat of red or black-and-blue with red accents. There’s nobility in the elongated, wedge-shaped head, and the dark eyes are alert and eager. German Pinschers move with the kind of strong, free-and-easy gait that tells you this is a confident companion, up for anything the day might bring. The sleek, no-frills German Pinscher is among Germany’s oldest breeds and the prototype of other pinscher breeds. This energetic, super-intelligent dog was at first used as a rat catcher but can be trained for all types of canine work.