Miniature Pinscher Pros and Cons / Including Min Pin Barking Problems / Should you get One!
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The Miniature Pinscher is referred to by their fans as the "King of the Toys" or "Min Pin". This bold, courageous, fun-loving breed with a shiny coat and a small, wedge-shaped build is a true-personality toy dog with a height of no more than 12.5 inches. The Min Pin Dog originated in Germany and was bred to hunt rats, and the term "pinscher" describes a dog's propensity to jump on and aggressively bite its prey. The breed was developed by crossbreeding Dachshunds, Italian Greyhounds, and German Pinschers. But there are pros and cons to owning most pets and the Min Pin is no exception. Therefore, before getting a Miniature Pincher watch this video - Miniature Pinscher Pros and Cons - to learn about the good and the bad of owning this breed. Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy the video.
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Grapes are toxic to dogs. Seriously.
I thought about not using that particular stock footage for that reason. But I did because not all dogs are affected by eating grapes. Personally, I wouldn't take the chance. Thanks for watching!
Raisins are worse
@@BillyTheKidder raisins are grapes...
I know ! WTF! Grapes cause kidney failure!!!!
@@jelly__cat: I think they're rotted grapes.
They also love to burrow and sleep under blankets. Just put down my 21 year old minpin few weeks ago. He loved to burrow!❤
Just had to lay my Lil lady down to her final resting place tonight 😢she was the lifr of my daughter's life you will be with us unique
My guy spike use to spin around like a blanket beehive.
@@dhammonds9340I feel your missing. They leave a hole in our life.
Yeah totally when its cold in the winter, she'll get under the blankets with Momma all night long lol.... Sorry for your loss, I rue the day when she goes to the rainbow bridge.
Mine is 15...id love 6 more years with her
I have 2 min pins. They’re 13 and the best pets I’ve ever had. Min pins are so unique and quirky dogs. I feel blessed to have such healthy boys!
Ahh, 13 years of the best pets. So sweet. Thanks for sharing.
@@AlwaysBKind7270 I have a 9 year old min pin. If you can wear them out with meaningful walks & some playtime, they will cuddle with you, no problem. Regardless of what breed you get, diet is what's most important to focus on. A lot of people are oblivious to what they're feeding their pets. Just some ingrdients to look out for in their food or snacks. The first 6-7 are most prominent NO: Chicken/beef by product meal Wheat, corn, soy, gluten of any sort BHA/BHT Carageenan Powder cellulose Propylene glycol Pea flour Pea protein High fructose Brewers rice Salt & sugar Nitrates Glycerin/ vegetable glycerin Most of these are usually in snacks but some are common in a lot of dried foods. Purina, along with other popular brands are the McDonalds of cat & dog food, believe me. Sorry for the essay. Take care!
Are they really good guard dogs? I am thinking about getting my daughter one when she moves out for personal protection
@@Arkiemoon I wouldn't say guard dog because they are small but they are good for alert dogs they keep an ear out for noises and they bark when people are at the door. They are very smart too but they do need attention so she would need to be ready to train and exercise them because they have a lot of energy they can be play rough when they are young and in general.
They definitely love to be the center of attention
Thanks for watching!
I love my min pin. I’ve had her for 5 years now. She definitely has a lot of energy but she can also be the laziest thing ever. She doesn’t like early mornings or super long walks. She is super perfect but having to watch her is so true. She doesn’t chew anything but she’ll go sneak off and pee somewhere if it’s a new place. Aside from that, she’s super smart & makes an amazing travel companion.
Thanks for sharing!
Omg that's disgusting lol my hubby's dauschaund would pee in the house when she was mad... How's the min pin noise level? Do they bark a lot? I don't want a noisy dog...my labrador is extremely quiet and I love it!
Minpins are the most inquisitive, soulful, loyal, insightful little dogs.
My min pin is 15 and all of the things you stated are bang on! He is definitely the king of our house. ❤❤❤
My min pin is 17 years old and was recently diagnosed with Lupus. I fell in love with this dog when he was 6 weeks old. I don't know what I'm going to do when he's gone. The best dog I've ever had.
Oh no, so sorry to hear that your Min Pin has Lupus. 17 years old tells me you are a great pet parent to your Min Pin. Think positive thoughts only and I am sure you are loving him every day as if it is his last day. Thanks for sharing, and I hope he will be OK.
Mine lived to be 19. I miss him so much it's been 10 years. I think about him every day. 😔
I am sorry for that. It isn't easy to lose a friend. That's the unfortunate part of owning a dog. They don't live long enough, but they live long enough to capture your heart. That's why I immediately have to get another one. I believe in having 2 dogs at the least. I am not replacing my dog. I am passing my dog to a new generation even after he dies. I before had 3 dogs that were my wife's. They glommed onto me. I had a pug, a German Shorthaired Lab (GSP and Lab mix), and a miniature dachshund. The pug passed away in her sleep. She was a happy dog. Than my German Shorthaired Lab had to be put to sleep at 17 years old because she was suffering. She had her good days. For over a year it was the dachshund was alone. I would play with him, but it wasn't the same. That's when I got my ratapin. My dachshund was getting older, and this puppy kept messing with him especially when my dachshund was underneath the covers. We called it blanket monster. My dachshund started to have swelling in his snout. We figured out after going to the vet, it was sinus cavity cancer. After 2 siezures, I had to put him down. He was suffering so bad, and was too stubborn to let go. I wanted him to go in his sleep, but I couldn't let him keep hurting. I visited the vet for on last time. After one month I got my bullmasador. My wife was grieving, but we both agreed one year was too long. Now my ratapin acts like my dachshund, and now my bullmasador acts like an overgrown ratapin. He even sleeps underneath the covers. My point is this. You start seeing your other dog in the new one when they're introduced. It's not the same, but that line can be passed down through multiple generations. You have love to give to a pal that loves you. It's tragic, but you have to keep moving forward.
I had mine from 6 weeks to 16 years, the day she died was the worst day of my life. For 2 years I cried daily it wasn’t until I got another one just like her that my heart was able to heal. I highly recommend getting another
@@gobigorange I’m sorry to hear.. my buddy made it to 16 as well. Got him in 4th grade and he made it to last year, when I was 26. Best animals ever. I pray you are reunited with yours one day !!
This is my first min pin, I got her at 6 weeks, she is now 9 weeks. The video was on point. I have subscribed and plan to follow. Thank you for the amazing pointers and facts.
My min pin is almost 3 years old. I love her soooo much. She loves to play, cuddle and be watchdog.
Ahh, so sweet. Thanks for sharing!
I adopted a 3 yr old minpin possi le mixed with chihuhua but he is bad. He keeps me busy. Can u give me some tips abt them..thier good and bad habits.
Yes, they are VERY food driven!!
I am the proud owner of a two year old Min Pin, or perhaps I should say, he owns me. This video accurately describes the breed to a “T”. Thank you for this informative video. I am sure most people do not realize how much responsibility goes into owning this type of breed.
You are so kind and thanks for watching!
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I’m glad I’m not the only one
Ziggy is the best dog ever, so smart, tells us when his toys are out of reach, is easy to teach and always happy. Learns quickly. Never had such an intelligent dog before.❤
the best breed ever. ❤
I don't know if I can agree with the almost no shedding comment. I LOVE my min pin, but she does shed a lot. 🙂
Thanks for watching!
I owned a min pin for sixteen years. I miss that dog every day.
I adopted my 1st min pin when i turned 18, after having a Pekingese😖. In comparison, my Min Pin was the best dog I ever had...I miss her so much. For all the cons, the one thing that I didn't have an issue with was excessive barking. She was my angel, and went everywhere with me. I'm finally looking to adopt another Min Pin again.
So your min pin didn't bark a lot?
I rescued a Min Pin nearly 2 years ago. Her previous owners let her get pregnant twice by a German Shepherd, her health was at stake so a friend intervened and took her away. I've owned many dogs in my time but never experienced anything as fun, energetic and fiesty as a Min Pin!
Ahh, your Min Pin thanks you for providing a furever home. Thanks for sharing!
Hi I'm currently considering adopting a 2 year old min pin mix, she's already castrated though, thanks for your comment
I adore my min pin. Best dog ever. She definitely loves barking though. Endless energy makes her so fun!
Loved your min pin video. Very informative. I have a min pin Corgi mix and I love her to death. She goes everywhere with me. Keep up the good work and I'll keep up watching. Thanks and merry Christmas! Happy New Year!
Thank you for the positive feedback and for watching! Happy Holidays to you too!
Very,very helpful thx ❤❤❤❤❤
My mum got one he is adorable and loving always giving us kisses
Great video , thank you❤
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Thank you❤
We adopted Bella 5 years ago when our daughter got divorced and was leaving her at home alone too much. She is 11 now and has adapted to our home and routine wonderfully, and we love her very much. This video is very accurate about the breed’s traits, and as another commenter says below, they love to burrow under blankets.
i got a min pin but one thing aren’t dogs not allowed to have grapes!?
Definitely not
did i just see a clip of one of the min pins eating grapes..? arent they extremely toxic ti dogs? smh
We love our Min Pin, her name is Henny Penny!
I have had 4 MinPins over the past 20 years. Great companions and travelers. Also great hikers. (OBTW, only 1 of them was a barker.) You're right about warm weather. hey all hated the cold (cold= >70 degrees). They would lay out in the sun when it was 100. And be careful when it is cool, don't sit down on cushions or throw something on a pile of laundry without checking...they might be burrowed down there! I've saved all my MinPin stuff (10 bowls, 10 beds, 30+ toys, etc) I'm going to take a few years for myself, and get a few more again. Great dogs, but they take ALL your time.
Miniature Pinschers the chihuahuas of Germany and also I got two of them.
Thanks for sharing!
Mine is currently sitting on my chest as I watch this video
Ahh, Thanks for watching!
even one grape could cause acute renal failure in a smaller dog.
Thanks for watching!
Good to know
Eating grapes...noooo
Milo, just loves everyone. He even wanted to be friendly with a skunk. Fortunately I was able to keep that friendship from budding. I hope to find another Mini pin for a companion for him. Maybe I will try a cat.
It's good that you squashed that friendship. And I agree that a companion pet (cat or dog) sooner rather than later will benefit both. Thanks for sharing!
WHAT are you doing giving a DOG GRAPES! NO! Toxic!
Just lost mine of 14 years. Don't know if I can get another..she was too damn smart, easily trained and zero trouble. Any dog coming after that will have a tough act to follow.
Ahh, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Min Pin. Our pets are our family, and nothing can replace them, but it's so nice to have a furry best companion. Thanks for sharing!
I felt the same way when mine died at 16. Trust me an get another, it will help heal a broken heart 💔 ❤
Lost my Lennox August 9 2023. He was my first pup and he was a wonderful dog. All the things the video mentions but so darn cute and funny. Loved his prancing gait..so elegant yet such a clown. Rip.😢
Me too. Just lost mine 2 weeks ago, he was 21. Best dog ever❤
I have 3 MinPins. One 15 and two 17. They still act like young dogs.
I like this beautiful dog.🥰👍
My young girls got one so they have lots of work to take care of him good advice 👍
Thanks for watching!
My Daughter and Son-in-law and I just got a Min pin she is 10 weeks old and we have a Chihuahua the two of them play and play when my kids are home she's right with them and when kids are working she my little shadow. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Cosmo loves your video
WTF! Was that a min pin eating grapes!?!?!?!?!?!?!
My purebred min pin doesn’t bark, I somehow lucked out in that area, she is a gem.
Mine is quiet to never makes a sound
I have had min pins most of my life. They are great companions, but are definitely a challenge at times as they are very clever and know it. You have to bw willing to take extra time with your min pin. Ive only had males, but they are markers, especially when mad or irritated.
I've owned Bailey now for 10 yrs. She's knows when I'm going to have a seizure and will lick me to recover or any time. But won't ever stop
haha spot on. Mine is a black and rust and she loves to escape, and eat ink pens so i have to make sure i shut everything. they’re extremely loyal to family…
My min pin escaped so many times , maybe couple of hundred , I was super cautious, but she managed to escape , most of the time when we had guests , she knew it’s the perfect time to get out , she even spend the night outside with all those coyotes and other wild animals around. , but nothing bad happened to her , as if she was invisible for danger , after being with us 16 years ,she’s got cancer and we had to put her to sleep , I miss her terribly 😢 , she was my sweet baby ,who gave us joy and happiness for 16 years…she was very much loved and was very happy dog
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Min Pin. Losing our pets is never easy, and pet owners totally understand the long mourning and grief. Your Sweet Min Pin is now your angel in doggie heaven. Thanks for sharing!
7:00 Grapes???
Best dog ever. Mine, Sgt Rook has been dead for 10 or so years and I think about him everyday.
Awwe, Thanks for sharing. Our pets do take a piece of our hearts when they leave for doggie heaven. Their memories stay with us forever!
I just got a min pin today need all the help and info I can get the only problem so far is when I leave for work he won’t stop barking
My girlfriend and I are proud owners of a handsome boy Black Jack, 👑 we had to rescue him from a abusive neighbor when he was only 8 months old, he's 4yrs old now and is a happy (spoiled), playful dog..he does have epilepsy, and little dog syndrome, that's got slot better and PTSD, and it takes time for him to get to no anyone before he will either like you or not. But he's affectionate to us , playful etc but one bad habit he has is he all of a sudden will turn very aggressive, territorial and growl , bark at times bite over certain things. Specially his food, toys only when he wants to keep them to himself, and this is new but now our pillows? He likes to sleep under the blankets down towards the end of the bed, but he waits for us to go to sleep now before he (goes under), and if he thinks we are showing each other "Love ❤️" he gets very mad and goes after me.. I have to put him in the living room with the TV on. It's to late to crate train and do to him being abused the beginning of his life he's very hard to discipline also because of his seizures, and putting him even in a different room sometimes is hard because he will bite if I try to pick him up, he talks back to me when I tell him he's very bold, it's hard to explain but if he does bite(nip) he knows rite away it was bold and true to basically say sorry by kissing the spot he nipped, still I haven't been able to completely stop this behavior. Any ideas please let me no, iam lucky to have one docter that has gone above and beyond with dealing with Black Jack when it's vet time, iam so grateful for Doctor G, Morse at the VCA animal hospital in Clifton Park NY. She had to try almost everything to get his seizures under control, bringing him in for a nail trim I'm sure is her favorite 😀, but when you have a aggressive territorial dog I found that basically Doctor Morse is the only one that didn't give up or turn him away, I just hope if I can do anything to better his bad behaviors at times that it's not to late to change..if anything you can email us at Ahernliz80@gmail.com if you have any ideas or advice? Questions solutions whatever will be greatly appreciated thanks... Jennifer and Elizabeth 💞
Thanks so much for your comment. You explained Black Jack's behavior clearly, and I understand the situation. I would ask Dr. Morse for a referral-perhaps to a dog handler. I am not sure if Black Jack is neutered or not, but unfortunately, we don't give personal advice on our channel. Continue to be patient and love him regardless. I am hoping for the best!
Ours is 20 lbs, and much taller. Any idea what it could be mixed with? He still looks exactly like a minpin.
I have 5 mini pins and 6 micro pins , very playful angd stressed reliever dogs... They are smart , and always escaped from the cage.... Hehe
Thanks for sharing!
I didn't know they were micros. Is that standard?
How do dachshunds mate with grayhounds or pinchers?
I have a ratapin. (Half Rat Terrier and half Miniature Pinscher) Both breeds are similar. The energy problem is because they get bored. If you stimulate their brain, they won't tear things up. I got my ratapin as a puppy from a family with a small child. It wasn't fair to the dog. I took my dachshund with me because I believe in seeing how they'd interact. Needless to say they got along great. As a puppy if you train them correctly, they will be great dogs. Needless to say, some shoes, and my wallet fell victim to a teething puppy. Needless to say, he also made visits to the cage. I never worried about him escaping because he stays with me and comes back when I call him. Here's how I stimulate him. I grab one of his toys. I noticed he would drop his toy down by me, and when I would grab it, he'd immediately take it back, so I would first grab it fast. He would be surprised I beat him on speed. I would distract with the right, and grab with the left. Toy was gone. Sometimes I would hide the toy in my pocket or under the bed. He'd be shocked and look for his precious toy. I started squeaking it to get his attention and he'd freak out. I would throw it, and he'd bring it back. I would have to be fast, and grab it. I would than fake throw it. At the time he'd fall for it, and run to get it, but I would hide it. Sometimes I would give it to my wife to hide it. He would come back and look for it. A lot of times I would pretend to have it, and she'd throw it. Now he knows these tricks, and is extremely skeptical of us. You have to change things up. I do this with his treats. I make him work for everything he has. He enjoys it. He's now 6 years old and helped raised a bullmasador. A Bullmastif and Labrador Retriever mix. I wanted him not to get freaked out by big dogs. Anyone with small dogs knows there are more than one way a dog shoes discomfort for the big dogs. They will be either more aggressive when they bark, or go away and hide. Well that seems to work because when my bigger dog was a puppy, he was smaller than him. Now my big dog towers over him, but the little one is in charge. Now he doesn't mind bigger dogs unless they're on his property. Oh yeah I can't spell B-O-N-E-S around them because they know. I know this is long, but I figured I would share some knowledge on how much I love my ratapin. Anyone that knows pinscher is German for terrier, and terriers are known as burrow dogs. That means they like to dig, and will likely sleep underneath the covers. This also means they will rip and tear things apart. I couldn't give my dog fabric toys because the toy would end up ripped apart with the stuffing on the floor. The squeaker would also be torn to peices. I got the Hartz bacon flavored plastic toys.
Your comment is very informative. Viewers will find the information helpful. Thanks so much for sharing!
Mine is a teacup and my best friend
I looking in tears my mini pin in thatvwe gad in the Philippines just past, she was fun and courageous now we have 7 month old one what steps can I take from uniary tract infection or kidney infection what are some foods or things should I get I can order online.
I always had to carry him home in icy or snowing weather.
I have mini pin and a lot ppl say she dont act like one and dont do most of things thet was say in video. I doubted she was mini pin but a lot ppl say she is 100%.
my 17 year old minpin just passed away a few months ago and it's time to look for another one it's so lonely with out her 😪😪😪
Will a large playful male cat keep him busy?
Generally speaking, are Min Pins good with babies and small children?
My Ace is the best thing that could ever had happened to me i love mypso much he belonged to my granddaughter she couldn't keep him so i took him
Greetings from Serbia, I have my Nero 11 years
Nero is in good hands. Thanks for sharing!
Best dogs but sadly the breed is plagued with health problems
Really, a Mipin is a small dragon. But my dragon.
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My min pin Fancy never tried to escape in 16 years, she is 14 pounds.
I've had one for 11 years and no one but me can touch him ....He is very territorial and barks incessantly Any Ideas Please ? Thank You 💜
Sorry to hear that your Min Pin is very territorial and barks incessantly. We don't give personal advice, but a dog handler or trainer should be able to assist you.
Be consistent with correcting your min-pin with aggression. Show him you are the alpha.
I have 1 min pin
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Mine was a bit taller and his perfect weight was 12.5 pounds. No words for my missing him.
Unfortunately, there are so many videos on KZhead featuring the docked tails and ears of Miniature Pinschers and other dog breeds. Sadly, you are one of the many who don't seem to object to this.
Mine is over weight 16 pounds she is always hungry
My Mini Pin is 14.9 pounds. Down .1 pounds from when she started her diet
Update. She is 16.5 pounds
I just adopt a min pin and she's 6 weeks now and im scared this is my first dog ever and i have no experience OMG 😢
No need to worry. Your minpin will take good care of you.
Mine sleeps all day.
The cons can be true but once the min pin knows that that’s unwanted behavior they don’t really do it as long as their having a few walks a day and a little play time.
I have a bossy, mouthy, min pin who runs our house with an iron paw. Please send help 😢😂
You need to be the alpha in your pack.
Bark collar works wonders
Thanks for sharing!
my min pin is 22 pounds😨
Oh the grapes. No no.
My toy mini pin has never made a sound
My Min Pin could care less about toys, he's scared of them
Teaching my min pin to “speak” was the worst thing I ever did!
I was shocked to watch the video and see that a dog was eating GRAPES! Anyone that has ever had a dog and knows anything about dogs knows that grapes (and raisins) are known to he highly toxic to dogs.
THERE ARE NO CONS!
No offense, but most of these videos don’t pronounce that dog‘s breed correctly
Grapes? Seriously? Terrible video based on that alone. Grapes will kill a dog.
Yikes - seeing a min pin eat grapes? Grapes and raisins are poisonous to dogs! Please remove this part.
6:59 grapes are poison for dogs no?
im confused they bark a lot but they are good for apartment settings yea ever hear of noise complaints?