Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanGerman Pinscher at a glance
- Origin
- Germany
- Appeared
- 1700 to 1884 (likely)
- Family
- Pinscher
- Type
- Pinscher / ratter
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 184
The name. Pinscher possibly from English "pinch", for cropped ears, or from its ratting "nip".
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: Pinscher
Affenpinscher, Manchester Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, Danish-Swedish Farmdog, English Toy Terrier, Austrian Pinscher
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · CroatiaPlace in time
The German Pinscher appears 1700 to 1884 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the German Pinscher is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
