Austrian Pinscher Breed description: Character & Co

About

The Austrian Pinscher

It is an active leisure partner who can excel in several disciplines.

The original Land Pinscher was mainly found on farms as a guard dog until the 20th century. It was a robustly built, medium-sized dog.

Its alert, loyal nature and versatility made it the ideal farm dog.

Original tasks:

Helping with the cattle drive
Guarding house and yard
Keeping the stable clean from mice and small rodents
Early announcement of visitors by loud barking

Conclusion:

No matter whether in sporting ventures, in boisterous games in the garden, as a guardian in the garden or as a companion dog in everyday life - the Austrian Pinscher is a great all-rounder!

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Alternate Name	-
Origin	Austria
Life expectancy	10 - 13 years
Care requirements	low-maintenance

Activity level	average to high
FCI group	Molossian type
AKC group	not recognised
KC group	not recognised

Characteristics

Traits

temperament:

Living together

Those of you who have a Pinscher at home surely know it: the four-legged alarm bell reports everyone and everything that approaches the property line! It is a very people-oriented and attentive dog who wants to watch out for you.

To its family it is a loving protector, to strangers it is wary and suspicious.

Its hunting instinct is mainly limited to smaller rodents around the house.

The lively four-legged dog is a self-confident companion who has been bred to make independent decisions within the scope of his duties. However, the Austrian Pinscher never means any harm and is devoted to its loved ones. And once you have won the favor of your pelt-nose, then it loves you with its whole dog heart!

Character

Usage

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Breeding

Health of the medium sized dog

The active and weather-resistant Austrian Pinscher does not exhibit any diseases typical of the breed. Feeding this breed is also uncomplicated, as these dogs usually have a robust and well-tolerated stomach.

The frugal family dog lives an average of 10 to 13 years.

Breeding

Since 1921: first efforts to force a pure breeding of the Austrian Pinscher
1928: through the efforts of the veterinarian and cynologist Emil Hauck, the Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher was recognized as an independent breed by the Austrian Kennel Club (ÖKV) and the international umbrella organization Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) (FCI Group 2, Section 2.1, Standard No. 64).
In the 1970s: only one breeding male left, Diokles von Angern
beginning of the 1980s: new upswing in puppy breeding by the Mangold family
until 2003: crossbreeding of various breeders, also with dogs without papers, to extend the gene pool and to avoid inbreeding
since 2002: foundation of the association Klub für Österreichische Pinscher (KÖP), whose aim is to unite certain physical as well as character desirable qualities (official homepage)

Appearance of the Austrian Pinscher

Size: 42 to 50 cm (shoulder height)
Weight: 12 to 18 kilograms
Coat: dense, smooth, short to medium length
Colour: from semi-brown over deer red to black with tan or white markings
Build: broad chest, muscular build, pear-shaped head, high set tail, small tipped ears, ground covering gait and flowing movements