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

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

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Miniature Pinscher originates in Germany and is classified by the FCI in Group 2 (Pinscher and Schnauzer), Section 1 (Pinscher and Schnauzer).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC height is 10 to 12½ inches, with 11 to 11½ inches desired; the FCI height at the withers is 25 to 30 cm for both dogs and bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI weight is 4 to 6 kg.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is smooth, hard, short, straight and lustrous, closely adhering to the body.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are solid clear red, stag red (red with intermingling black hairs), and black with sharply defined rust-red markings.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The described temperament is fearless, animated, self-possessed and spirited.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC disqualifies height under 10 inches or over 12½ inches, and any colour not listed.