Austrian Pinscher
The Austrian Pinscher is first and foremost a working dog, originally bred to keep farms, land and houses free of vermin. Due to its working nature, this is a breed with a particularly high exercise requirement and impressive intelligence. This medium-sized dog makes an excellent companion for those who are active and have experience in handling strong-willed dogs.
Life expectancy |
The Austrian Pinscher has a life expectancy of between 13 and 15 years |
Temperament |
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Size |
Medium
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Adult size |
Female
Between 17 and 19 in
Male
Between 17 and 20 in
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Adult weight |
Female
Between 26 and 40 lb
Male
Between 26 and 40 lb
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Coat colour
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Black Brown Red Sand |
Type of coat
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Short Long |
Eye colour
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Brown
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Purchase price |
The Austrian Pinscher costs between £500 and £1000 |
The Austrian Pinscher nearly died out completely after WWII. Thanks to the rigorous breeding initiative, their population has risen but hasn’t managed to gain the same momentum.
More details about the Austrian Pinscher
Austrian Pinscher: Origins and history
The Austrian Pinscher originates from Austria (duh!) towards the end of the 19th century. Farmers wanted a dog which could act as a watchdog as well as keep their property and land free of mice and rats - and as you’ve read, they definitely got what they wanted! This smart and intelligent pup was finally recognised as a breed in 1928.
FCI classification of the Austrian Pinscher
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Group 2 - Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs
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Section 1 : Pinscher and Schnauzer type
Austrian Pinscher: Characteristics
Austrian Pinscher: Behaviour
Training a Austrian Pinscher
Due to the Austrian Pinscher’s natural dominance and independence, they can be difficult to train. They need a confident, experienced trainer and consistent training sessions from a young age. If this breed thinks it can get its own way, it could become bossy and impossible to handle.
Austrian Pinscher: Lifestyle
Breed compatibility Austrian Pinscher
Austrian Pinscher: Purchase price
Though they’re hard to find in the UK, we’d expect an Austrian Pinscher puppy to cost between £500 and £1,000.
Austrian Pinscher: Shedding
Average
The Austrian Pinscher is an average shedder - a deshedder can help.
Austrian Pinscher: Grooming
Thankfully, the Austrian Pinscher is super low maintenance in terms of grooming. All they need is a good brush once or twice a week, on top of normal maintenance such as nail trims, ear cleans, teeth brushings and baths.
Austrian Pinscher: Health
The lifespan of an Austrian Pinscher is between 12 to 14 years.
Strong, sturdy, fearless and powerful are all accurate when describing the Austrian Pinscher. This is one tough cookie; both physically and mentally.
The Austrian Pinscher is pretty resistant to weather changes and should be fine during warm spells. However, do be aware that they have a thick coat - they’ll need shade and cold water.
This is a hardy breed with a weatherproof, double coat - they can tolerate cold weather very well. However, do make sure they always have access to warm shelter.
The Austrian Pinscher is an active breed and therefore, isn’t particularly prone to weight gain.
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Demodectic mange
- Cataracts
- Von Willebrand’s Disease
- Cardiac Failure
- Autoimmune Disorders