German Pinscher Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to German Pinscher Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to German Pinscher Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the German Pinscher.

German Pinscher Guide and Fact File

Height: 16-19 inches                        Weight: 11-16 kg

Size of Dog: The German Pinscher is a medium sized breed of puppy and dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: Pincher belonging to the Working Group of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: The German Pinscher originated in Germany

Exercise Needs: The German Pinscher requires high amounts of exercise

Coat Type: The German Pinscher has a short, dense, close fitting coat

Shedding hairs: The German Pinscher is an average shedder

Grooming needs: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming

Training a German Pinscher (Trainability): The German Pinscher is not too difficult to train

Other Names of German Pinscher: Deutscher Pinscher, Standard Pinscher

German Pinscher Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 - 14 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size for the German Pinscher is 5-8 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Protective, Faithful, Alert, Energetic, Intelligent and Willing

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our German Pinscher puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female German Pinscher dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of German Pinscher Puppies and Dogs

German Pinscher puppies and dogs have very courageous and fearless personalities. This breed of dog is a natural guardian as it's very protective, alert and observant. This watchful breed is intelligent and has highly developed senses. Dogs and puppies have elegant and graceful temperaments, and can sometimes appear quite docile. Obedience training is very important and should be provided to your German Pinscher puppy at a young age. This breed often requires fairly firm training to prevent them from becoming dominant or controlling when they develop into adult dogs. Dogs and puppies from this breed are very clever and quite versatile so they usually respond well to obedience training and they usually adapt well to family life. The German Pinscher makes a good family pet if it is provided with suitable training and socialized from an early age so that it behaves well around unfamiliar people when it reaches adulthood.

Choosing German Pinscher Puppies and Dogs as Pets

German Pinscher puppies grow into medium sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a German Pinscher puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder who will provide health clearances and information about the health history of any puppy that you might be interested in buying. This is generally a very healthy breed of puppy and dog that doesn't tend to suffer from major health diseases or illnesses. However, for further health information about the German Pinscher, please click on the relevant Health Issues link above. This breed has a short, dense coat which doesn't require a lot of grooming - once per week or fortnight should be enough to maintain the health and appearance of its coat. Dogs and puppies are very energetic and should be given plenty of varied, daily exercise and activity.

German Pinscher Puppies and Dogs