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Miniature
Pinscher has existed for several centuries. Germany, of course, is
its native land, but it has been bred as well in the Scandinavian
countries for a long time. Real development of the breed abroad began in
1895 when Germany's Pinscher Klub was formed. This club, now called the
Pinscher-Schnauzer Klub, gave the breed its initial standard. From the
time of the Pinscher Klub's formation, the breed improved both in type
and popularity, but more rapid headway was evident from 1905 up until
World War I. Following it, or in about 1919, fanciers abroad once more
started to advance the Miniature Pinscher, and as a result of
importations to the United States, breeding was undertaken here to a
limited extent. Previously, the breed had been shown in the
Miscellaneous Class. The little dog's popularity has increased steadily.
Although the Miniature Pinscher is similar to a Doberman on a smaller
scale, it has a nature and way about it suggestive |
of a much larger
dog. It is especially valuable as a watchdog, sometimes keener even than
a dog twice its size. It is a born show dog, too, noted for its lively
temperament and intelligence, while it is often used on the stage
because of its style, smartness, and pep. The close, slick coat requires
scant attention, hence always looks neat and clean. And last but not
least, the "Minpin's" fondness for home and master is exceptional.
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