Miniature Pinscher

How to Teach Your Min Pin Almost Anything
Min Pin Obedience in 3 Steps
This lens is about training your dog, min pins in particular, but the same strategy can be applied to almost anything with a pulse, e.g., your spouse, children, extended family, friends, or people in general. Three basic principles are key when training a dog: consistency, reinforcement (positive or negative), and repetition. Used correctly, these three principles can get your willful canine under control. On this page you will also find combat-tested training tips and strategies.

Zeus's Diaries: Life of a Miniature Pinscher
Zeus the Miniature Pinscher
Zeus is my dog. I fell in love with him the moment I laid eyes on him. He and his "pack mate" Athena add laughter, excitement, and love to our household. In this page, I attempt to share some of our best and most outrageous moments while keeping the dog's perspective in mind. I hope you find this page informative and enjoyable to read. On this page, you will find polls, quizzes, debates, and any other module that highlights the entertainment value of my favorite breed.

Zeus's favorite things: Items no min pin owner needs (but they all want)
Zeus's Favorite Things: Items for the Miniature Pinscher Lover
Looking for great stuff sporting min pin logos? You'll find it here: t-shirts, jewelry, bumper stickers, home decor, and more. These are Zeus's top picks from your favorite stores: Cafe Press, Amazon, and eBay. These items are sure to appeal to those who know and love this awesome breed. I even found underwear (underwear?) with a min pin decal on them. From the humorous to the heartfelt, this is a one-stop shop for the min pin lover.

Miniature Pinscher Dog Breed
Miniature Pinscher - "The King Of The Toys"
Who would have thought I would ever be a Miniature Pinscher lover. After all, I'm a pretty big guy. And all my life I've owned big dogs. Man's dogs I called them. Then one day my wife brought home of these things. My first reaction was to laugh. I said something like "You call that a dog?", or some other smart comment that would show my sensitive, caring side. My next thought was how are we going to keep our big Australian Shepherd from eating her for lunch. It turns out that was backwards th...

Miniature Pinscher, The King Of Toys!
Miniature Pinscher, The King Of Toys That Will Steal Your Heart!
Did you know that Miniature Pinschers originate from Germany and they are often mistakenly called Miniature Doberman or Doberman Pinscher which I think is totally wrong. They are two different breeds of dogs, so if next time someone calls a Min Pin a Miniature Doberman Pinscher, please set them straight. The Miniature Pinscher was first introduced in America around 1925. I am a proud owner of a Min Pin for about a year now, but I am telling you that this little curious and high energy dog is ...

Miniature Pinscher
The Minature Pinscher
The miniature pinscher is a great family dog. It is best suited to a family with older children. Ideal for apartments because of its small size. This dog likes to be pampered and can easily dominate the house if not taught its place in the pecking order of the family. Originally bred to catch rats and mice, they like to run. Exercise is vital as they can become obese without it. In this photo you will see that the tail is in tact and the ears aren't cropped. The photo is courtesy of Wikipedi...

About Miniature Pinschers
Miniature Pinschers - King of the Toys
A mighty dog in a tiny package, Miniature Pinschers are known as the King of the Toys for good reason. Miniature Pinschers were developed in Germany and despite their resemblance to Doberman Pinschers, they are not "bred down," but are a distinct breed in themselves. According to the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, "You will find the Min Pin to be fearless, animated, intensely curious and always full of vim and vigor. Breeders have been quoted as saying "It's like living with a roomful of...