Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanMiniature Pinscher at a glance
- Origin
- Germany
- Appeared
- 1600 to 1895 (likely)
- Family
- Pinscher
- Type
- Pinscher / ratter
- Size
- Small
- Life span
- 12 to 16 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 185
- DNA clade
- Pinscher (Parker 2017)
The name. German Zwerg ("dwarf") + Pinscher, of uncertain origin.
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: Pinscher
Affenpinscher, German Pinscher, Manchester Terrier, Danish-Swedish Farmdog, English Toy Terrier, Austrian Pinscher
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Close by DNADachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Toy Manchester Terrier21.1 Mb
- Pomeranian12.7 Mb
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel12.1 Mb
- Irish Terrier9.9 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · CroatiaPlace in time
The Miniature Pinscher appears 1600 to 1895 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Miniature Pinscher is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
