Things You'll Need:
- Worming Medicine
- Dental Kits (for Dogs)
- Dog Beds
- Dog Brushes
- Dog Dishes
- Dog Flea/tick Control Medication
- Dog Food
- Dog Leashes
- Dog Toys
- Nail Clippers For Dogs
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Step 1
Vaccinate your miniature pinscher when you first get her, and make sure she gets yearly booster vaccinations to maintain her immunity to disease. Also, worm your adult dog every three months and consult with your veterinarian about flea control products.
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Step 2
Feed your miniature pinscher high-grade dog food. The first ingredient should be meat if you want a quality product. Crude protein should be no less than 30 percent and crude fat no less than 20 percent. The fiber content needs to be 4 percent or less.
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Step 3
Socialize your miniature pinscher to be with children and other animals at an early age. This dog does not do well with younger children, as it plays very rough. Children should be careful not to annoy this breed. Also, miniature pinschers can be hostile with other dogs.
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Step 4
Train your miniature pinscher in obedience at a very young age. Miniature pinschers must not be spoiled. These small dogs have a lot of personality, and they'll quickly assert authority over the household if they can, becoming impossible to control.
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Step 5
Exercise or walk your miniature pinscher daily. This breed does not require a lot of exercise but should have an area to play in daily. Make sure the play area is securely fenced; this breed likes to escape.
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Step 6
Brush your miniature pinscher's coat every couple of days. The coat stays relatively clean and sheds a medium amount of hair. Use a damp cloth to clean it as needed. Avoid frequent shampooing, as it can dry out your dog's coat.
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Step 7
Trim nails at least every two weeks.
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Step 8
Understand that miniature pinschers are prone to certain health conditions such as demodectic mange (a skin disease caused by a microscopic parasitic mite), epilepsy (seizures), patellar luxation (dislocation of the kneecap) and Legg's Perthes disease (hip joint arthritis).
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Step 9
Know that male miniature pinschers will grow to 10 to 12 inches and weigh between 8 and 10 lbs. Females will grow to 10 to 11 inches and weigh between 8 and 9 lbs.
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Step 10
Expect a miniature pinscher to live more than 15 years.
Comments
knuckleslovebug said
on 10/9/2009 I have had the same problem before with my minipin running from me I would have to chase him up and down the street 4 hours he wouldnt listen to me but he would listen to my husband. I dont have that problem anymore. you have to show him your authority try in a closed of area calling him to you in as strong of a voice and clapping your hands together loudly to get its attention and command it to come to you over time of this kind of practice it should turn your mini pin into one that stays were you are and gose where you go with out the need for a leash
brunosmommy said
on 10/26/2008 "but my boyfriend says he is just so active that
he won't keep any weight on. Anyone have this
with theirs???"
One of our Cocker Spaniels is the same way, he is very hyperactive, at first we thought the loss of weight was due to something else, so we took him to the vet. They told us to keep him on a food that is designed for active dogs. You can find special diet foods at your local vet, or try feeding him puppy food to see if he gains weight.
pre1029 said
on 10/16/2008 I have a min pin that just turned a year old. I don't know anything about them, as this is the first one that I have had. I don't know how big they are supposed to get or anything. I love my min pin (his name is Tyson). He is the best dog I have ever had. I am worried about him. He is very active and although he eats constantly, he is so thin. Is that normal? Also he has two notches on his back where his hip bones stick up and I don't like that, but my boyfriend says he is just so active that he won't keep any weight on. Anyone have this with theirs???
ALIZEROSE said
on 10/5/2008 min pin's are kind of hard headed so start training your puppy young KAKA. start with getting a clicker or a whistle and dog treats in your hand have either someone hold her leash across from you and whistle or click and give her a treat take steps back little by little ...hopefully she will realize when your out that everytime you click or whistle GOOD comes out of it so she will come back, practice makes perfect! god bless & good luck.
evertimm said
on 6/21/2008 we have a family of 8 min pins.....bear (11) beaner(9), goof (8)---he broke his leg @ 7 weeks old, fine )now, missy (7), the twins big red and little buddy(4) born on leap day, shrimpy(2) our first runt, and tiggy (1). no more the boys are fixed. all are spoiled rotten. makes for an interesting house. they all like to what our fish in our many aquariums, and also our pet turtle. our youngest a girl only wieghs about 2 lbs, granted she is a healthy runt. they are some of the smartest dogs in the world.
min pins were bred in germany in the 1700's to chase mice on farmsteds. they were achieve by crossing a dashund with an italian greyhound.
the doberman pincher didn't get bred until 1872, so the min pin the the orginal.