German Pinscher - Dog Breeds
Group: Working
Weight: 25 - 35 Lbs.
Height: 17 - 20 Inches
Overview
The German Pinscher dates as far back as the late 1700’s and was formally recognized as a breed in its mother country in 1879. The first German Pinschers were documented by the mixture German Pinscher Schnauzer Club as the breed was used in the development of the Schnauzer and the Doberman and Miniature Pinscher. The breed standard was then developed during 1959 and initially included two extra colours, a pure black and a black and silver. During the first and second World Wars, the German Pinscher almost died out. But a dedicated breeder, Werner Jung, was capable to smuggle out a dog and breed him with another Pinscher breed female.
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Jun 01, 2008 | 0 | Dog Breed