The 4 Steps

How to Care for a Miniature Pinscher

Edited by brooke, Jack Herrick, Cem, Tom Haight and 21 others

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Miniature pinschers are a unique and wonderful breed of dog. However, like any other breed of dog, they have their own set of needs and requirements in order to grow healthily. Breed will be a very crucial determinant in how you will have to care for your dog.

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   Recognize that these dogs need toys. Miniature pinschers love to chew, so give them something to chew on. Beef back rib bones are a good choice. They are decent nutrition and keep their teeth clean. They are inquisitive dogs, and like interactive toys. They like toys that squeak or talk.
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   Provide a warm blanket for these dogs that get cold easily. You may also want to invest in some dog clothing- little sweaters and jackets help on cold days or walks outside.
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   Plan to be around. These dogs need companionship--they do not do well when left alone for long periods.
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   Make sure you respond to their vocalizations and efforts to engage you--they get bored easily and then get naughty. They love to walk and chase a toy. Many miniature pinschers love the squeak toys. Sometimes they jump on little children, so be careful around young children. When caring for a miniature pinscher, make sure you socialize them at a young age, or else it is difficult to train them when they are older. These dogs get scared a lot when they are young, so do not let them go and meet other people a lot when they do not want to. They shake when they are scared.