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Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher Puppies for Sale


Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher
(Osterreichischer Kurzhaarpinscher)

Austrian Shorthaired Pinschers
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Pronunciation

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Description

The Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher has a pear shaped head. The powerful muzzle is relatively short. The feet have well-arched toes. The elbows are fairly close to the body. The chest is wide and well developed. It has a short, hard topcoat as well as undercoat. Coat colors come in red, black, brown, fawn, brindle, or black/tan, with limited white markings common. The tail is docked or left curled over the back.

Temperament

The Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher was developed as a farm dog. Working farms, used to guard livestock and guard the home. Without enough mental and physical exercise it will be high strung. This terrier is most content in the country where it can put his instinctive abilities to work. They love sports and will gladly join you in any you wish to involve it in. A fearless and attentive watch dog, barking at suspicious sounds. His bark does not make him ideal for urban life. This breed may not get along well with other dogs if you as the alpha human do not properly communicate to the dog that is unacceptable behavior. Socialize well. It takes its guarding duty seriously. This is not a breed for the meek or passive owner or an owner who does not understand canine instincts and the need to have an alpha leader. They need a firm, but calm, confident and consistent handler. Without one they will have the tendency to bite as they try their best to tell YOU what THEY would like you to do. With the proper leadership, a job to do and the right amount and type of exercise this breed will excel. If you do not have time to extensively work with and exercise your dog, or do not fully understand canine instincts and their need to have leadership, this is not the breed for you.

Height, Weight

Height: 14-20 inches (36-51 cm.)
Weight: 26-40 (12-18 kg.)

Health Problems

The Austrian Pinscher can suffer from HD, and they do have a heart condition that it hereditary.

Living Conditions

The best condition to have a Austrian Pinscher would be a farm, however a large yard will due.

Exercise

The Austrian Pinscher will get enough exercise if he is living on a farm, however, if you don't have a big garden the dog needs to go on a long daily walk. This dog is up for long walks, bike rides, or what ever you want to do with  him (Fly Ball, agility).

Life Expectancy

About 12-14 years
Grooming
An occasional brushing will do.

Origin

The Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher is heavier than its cousin the German Pinscher. This traditional Austrialn farmer's dog was developed as a general "farm biter", used to drive livestock and to guard the home. Paintings from the late 1700's show a dog almost identical to today's breed.

Group

Pinschers
Recognition
FCI, APRI, ACR
   

FCI = Fédération Cynologique Internationale
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry

 


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