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Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher Puppies for Sale
Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher
(Osterreichischer Kurzhaarpinscher)
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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. |
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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. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 14-20 inches (36-51 cm.)
Weight: 26-40 (12-18 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
The Austrian Pinscher can
suffer from HD, and they do have a heart condition that it hereditary. |
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Living Conditions |
The best condition to have a Austrian
Pinscher would be a farm, however a large yard will due. |
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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). |
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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. |
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Pinschers |
Recognition |
FCI, APRI, ACR |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
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Photo Courtesy of Alina Geishofer
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