[marliz84]

i was just wondering on the temperment on a min pin, looking to adopt one, but is this the kind of dog that does not need a leash? my other dog, a chiuhuaha mix is so good and listens very well, does anyone know if i can expect this out of a min pin?

[Yogi]

Originally Posted by marliz84

i was just wondering on the temperment on a min pin, looking to adopt one, but is this the kind of dog that does not need a leash? my other dog, a chiuhuaha mix is so good and listens very well, does anyone know if i can expect this out of a min pin?

Sorry, no. This is one of the biggest problems I run into with people regularly as a Miniature Pinscher breeder. The assumption that because it is small it is like a Chihuahua. This could not be further from the truth. The Zwergpinscher is a "Terrier". If you have no experience with terriers than best to find another Chi. Terriers were created for only one reason, the hunt, ferret and kill vermin. The Miniature Pinscher was created solely for this purpose and rarely at best can it be off lead unless in a securely fenced yard. Once it goes on the hunt recall is extremely difficult and its focus is so intent that it will not yield for anything including streets, cars etc. This is NOT a Toy breed but only shown in the Toy breed category because of a few stupid people years ago. This breed in Europe competes with Miniature and Standard Schnauzers and German Pinschers, not with Toy group dogs. It is a working breed who's traits are stronger in them then any of the terrier family of dogs. Not to mention as with most terriers, not enough exercise and this dog can literally destroy furniture, walls and even hard wood floors. It is a high energy breed that daily walks simply will not suffice. They need a secure yard to run daily so that at night when they are in, they are less likely to damage things due to unspent energy. In addition, this breed lives in a state of terrible two's well into their senior years. They do not slow down like many breeds at 5 or 6 years. I have ones that are 11 and 12 that will still go on the hunt for rats and mice.

[Lara's mom]

Am I correct in assuming that your chosen breed are much like Jack Russells? From things you've mentioned in your various posts, I see a real similarity to Jacks!

[Yogi]

Originally Posted by Lara's mom

Am I correct in assuming that your chosen breed are much like Jack Russells? From things you've mentioned in your various posts, I see a real similarity to Jacks!

Very much so outside of the fact that the Zwergpinscher was around a couple hundred years prior to the Parson or Jack.
Both are bred as terriers for the same primary purpose. Ferreting out vermin.
Zwergpinschers were created by German farmers in the late 1500's by crossing smooth coated Dachshunds (natural ratters) with Miniature Greyhounds (commonly known today as Italian Greyhounds) this breed was also bred as a ferreting breed. The idea was to make for a more swift ratter to cover open fields on farms.

[Lunareclipse]

Papillons are cure too.

[angiesample]

Dont forget to check out ur local shelter!!! Many times there are dogs that look full blooded (obviously we dont know for sure) and also many times mutts are cuter anyways Plus they will most likely come fully vaccinated and spay/neutered. Rescue dogs, in my opinion, are the most amazing dogs ever they know u saved there life, i dont know how but they just know. Good Luck!