The Mischievous Min Pin

 Miniature Pinscher 

(In German, originally named “Zwergpinscher” or “little biter”.)

Teeth like a vampire; eyes like beacons,

 bark like a chainsaw; ears like radar,

stealth and swift as a Cheetah;

the mischievous Min Pin is hard-wired to watch,

be vigilant and sound the alarm,

akin to the mighty Doberman .

But in reality…

the Min Pin is but a tiny dancing dervish,

 a cuddle bug and sweetheart par excellence.

a fiercely loyal and delightful confidant.

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Quick and Easy Advice

From a Three Time Min Pin Owner (Dr. John)

1. Min Pins like to wrestle and nibble.  Their sharp teeth can sometimes hurt.  Make sure you have lots of squeaky, plush toys or balls and  bones around for their chewing and wrestling pleasure.
2. Do not have Min Pins around small children.  They can be aggressive and quick to react and their bark is scary.
3. Take Min Pins for long walks.  Their legs are long and sinewy; built for swiftness and distance.
4. Watch out for bigger dogs while on your walks.  Min Pins think they are as mighty as a Doberman.  They can and will pick a fight, one they will certainly lose.
5. Be careful never to leave your Min Pin alone in an area not enclosed or fenced.  A Min Pin can dart away in a flash with speed that is almost impossible to match. (Our first Min Pin got loose and within 2 minutes was on the road and hit by a car.  Please heed this warning.)
6. Feed them well.  Min Pins are ferocious eaters for their size and crazy energy burners.
7. Min Pins love to cuddle.  Take time for this and they will love you forever.
8. Visit the Vet as often as you think necessary.  Since they are so small (8-11 lbs), it doesn’t take but a small fall to break a leg or a sickness to be fatal.
9. Be wary of anything Min Pins start chewing other that what you’ve given them.  Sticks or pieces of plastic or wood can get stuck in their little throats and cause grievous problems.
10. Potty train them on puppy pads.  They are quite receptive to them and learn quickly.
11. Take your Min Pin with you on long trips or to a kennel if necessary.  Leaving them home alone for long periods of time can affect their mental stability and surroundings.
12. Min Pins get cold easy and love to take lots of naps snuggled into a blanket or covering.   Have lots of soft blankets around and put one on his doggy bed.  Buy a little sweater for him if you live in cold areas. If any furniture is near a window, they will perch on it to view their domain.
13. The Min Pin is a mighty watchdog and will bark fiercely if feels threatened in any way.  Be happy he is so protective.  Don’t yell at him.  Your Min Pin will cower and get mixed messaging.   Make sure they get reprimanded for a good reason and be consistent with their training.  Remember, they are tiny and like a small child, really have no way to defend themselves against harm.
14. Read to your Min Pin.  The monotone cadence of reading out loud is both comforting and sleep inducing.
15. Min Pins love a bath.  Anything to keep them warm I say.  It is advised that you don’t give them too many trips to the sink,  it will dry their skin.
16. Beware of hidden treasures or bones your little Min Pin may have buried.  Just found a greenie in my towel basket! They love to scratch, sniff, bury, repeat.

Most of all love, respect and have fun with your pet.  Their friendship and loyalty may extend your life.

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**If you have any questions regarding the ownership of a Min Pin or any of our suggestions, please share a comment.   We’d love to hear from you.