German Pinscher — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

German Pinscher — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed was developed in Germany and is FCI standard N° 184, Group 2.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is 45–50 cm and weight 14–20 kg for both sexes.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short, dense, smooth and close-lying.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are Isabella (fawn), red in various shades, stag red (red with scattered black hairs), and black or blue with red or tan markings.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament shows keen senses, intelligence, trainability, fearlessness and endurance; the dog is alert, watchful and deliberate.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The dentition has 42 white teeth; a colour outside the permitted set is disqualifying.