Dwarf Doberman - what is it like?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

"The dwarf Doberman does not cause discontent and irritation, knows neither shyness nor fear. Thanks to his innate intelligence, he is able to pass the guard dog exams, and miniaturization is not a hindrance here!" These words were written about the Pinscher by Werner Jung. It is stupid to challenge the opinion of a person who has devoted his whole life to the breed.

At the peak of popularity…

Let's not dwell on the details of the exterior of the Pinscher (popularly called the pygmy Doberman), since this information is easy to find in all known sources: dog magazines, books, websites, forums. We will recall the general features of his appearance, the history of the formation of the breed, talk about character traits and get acquainted with the basics of care.

So, the dwarf Doberman (the price, first of all, depends on the "star" of his parents and compliance with the standard) is the smallest representative of pinschers and schnauzers. Today this breed isthe peak of popularity, and interest in it is growing, the number of nurseries involved in its breeding is increasing every year.

A bit of history…

The dwarf Doberman was bred about a century and a half ago. At home (Germany), he was called "ratler", or "rat catcher" (rattler-rattenfanger). This occupation, most likely, was the first purpose of the breed. However, soon the dwarf Doberman began to guard the yards and accompany the carts. It has now been renamed the Stable Pinscher.

Then they were both smooth-haired and coarse-haired dogs. The first ones have now "turned" into pinschers, and the second ones - into affenpinschers, schnauzers. The dwarf pinscher received recognition in 1880. At the same time, a description was made and a standard was drawn up. After 15 years, Josef Bert founded the first Pinscher Club. Officially, the standard was adopted only in 1967. They tried to ennoble the breed as much as possible. The Doberman Pinscher appeared to us so handsome thanks to the efforts of the breeders.

In Russia, for unknown reasons, the breed did not take root for a long time. Not attracting the attention of breeders, the dwarf Doberman practically “dissolved” in the nooks and crannies of home breeding, which gave its “fruits”. We still meet small dogs, reminiscent of a pygmy Doberman, with bulging eyes, hysterical, vicious and poorly controlled. Fortunately, the breed found recognition in Europe and continued to develop. At the end of the last century, representatives of the pinscher were again imported to Russia. This was the second birth of the dwarf Doberman, this time very successful.

What does the breed look like today?

A fully formed pygmy Doberman, photo:

The price ranges from 500 to 1500 USD. e. on average. The dog is correctly and harmoniously built, up to 30 cm at the withers, with a square format, with a proud posture. The color can be either black and tan or red (with different intensity). Wool - outer hair, without undercoat and bald patches. The limbs are muscular, rather dry, strong. Moves easily and freely.

Very affectionate with his own, can be aggressive towards strangers. Loyal and fearless. Well trained. Clean.

A little about care and upbringing

Cheerful, cheerful and charming dog may well brighten up the loneliness of the elderly or become a companion for a young couple. However, the breed is definitely not suitable for those who dream of buying a living little toy for a child.

The upbringing of this Pinscher must be fairly fair and, of course, consistent, otherwise the dog will become the master of the house.

Caring for her is as simple as possible. Enough periodic (but not frequent) washing with shampoo and combing. With proper care, the dwarf Doberman will always be a show-ready handsome man with a shiny coat. The dog loves long walks, but sometimes you can get by with a short walk. We can say that this dog is picky about food. The basics of nutrition apply to the Pinscher.