German Pinscher

The German Pinscher is a medium-sized dog, usually weighing between 25–45 pounds (11–20 kilograms) and typically 17–20 inches (43–51 centimetres) in height, with a short coat. Colors for this breed include black and rust, red, fawn, blue and tan. The ideal German Pinscher is elegant in appearance with a strong square build and moderate body structure, muscular and powerful endurance and agility. For all countries where the Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard applies, only black and rust and solid red are allowed colors. Colors that became extinct during the world wars of the twentieth century include solid black, salt-and-pepper, and harlequin.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Pinscher

See: The German Kennel Club (VDH) for information and video (if available).
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http://www.vdh.de/welpen/mein-welpe/deutscher-pinscher
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This and other breed videos are available in full length here: www.meisterpetztv.de

Finland: Pinserit Ry / Finnish German Pinscher Club

• German Pinscher (English): breed overview

USA: The German Pinscher Club of America

• Judges Education Presentation Outstanding exploration of the breed's history and development! (link from Internet Archives) (Internal:

7-2015 JBEC powerpoint.pdf

• Pinscher
• Pinscher allemand
• Pinscher Alemán
• Deutscher Pinscher

Country of origin: Germany
Parent breed club: Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e. V.

• Overview of the FKC German Pinscher X Schnauzer Cross

This article contains an overview of the German Pinscher X Schnauzercrossbreeding project which was initially approved by the Finnish Kennel Club in 1996.

There are numerous breed standards. The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed. Three of the major international standards are:

The American Kennel Club

The Kennel Club, UK

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

1. Swedish Insurance Data

• Breed-specific information on rates of disease and death from Agria Pet Insurance (Agria Djurförsäkring) is available for many breeds. Agria Breed Profile 2011-2016 -Files available for download ABP 2011-2016_Pinscher_VC_EN.pdf

  The VC file has rates of most common and highest risk conditions requiring veterinary care.

2. Statistics

• German Pinscher Breed Registration Statistics - Multiple KCs: See Downloads

3. Databases:

• Finland: The KoiraNet-jalostustietojärjestelmä - Suomen Kennelliitto database contains breed registrations, show and health information.

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

1. The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch (Category 1)
   1. The German Pinscher Club / breeder mandatory health tests
2. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
3. Finland:

• JTO
  • Breed Specific Breeding Strategy (English)
    • JTO (English).pdf

This document contains information on the worldwide population of German Pinschers as well as a thorough analysis of the breed's management in Finland and elsewhere.  Breeding objectives, health, temperament and working abilities are addressed providing exceptional insights into the nature of the German Pinscher breed and commitment to seeing to its welfare on the part of those who appreciate these dogs.  A MUST read for German Pinscher fanciers! Many thanks go to  Karoliina Suomalainen and Katariina Maki for sharing this outstanding translation with DogWellNet.

• FKC: PEVISA: https://www.kennelliitto.fi/search?search_api_fulltext=pevisa_ja_rotukohtaiset_erityisehdot_
• Pinserit Ry / Finnish German Pinscher Club - Breeding: information on eye tests

      4. US: OFA: CHIC: German Pinscher

Health Surveys:

1. Pinserit Ry / Finnish German Pinscher Club (Finnish)
2. 2009 Online Health Survey US Club (Internet Archives Link- retained for archiving purposes)

International: International Schnauzer Pinscher Union
              

We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

Germany: Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e. V.: https://psk-projekt.jimdo.com/unsere-rassen/deutscher-pinscher/

USA: The German Pinscher Club of America
Finland: Pinserit Ry / Finnish German Pinscher Club

Sweden: SVENSKA SCHNAUZER PINSCHERKLUBBEN
UK: The German Pinscher Club