| Austrian Pinscher | ||
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| Alternative names | ||
| Österreichischen Kurzhaanigen Pinscher Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher Austrian Short Haired Pinscher Österreichischer Kurzhaarpinscher |
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| Country of origin | ||
| Austria | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 2 Section 1 #64 | Stds |
| UKC: | Terriers | Stds |
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| The UKC does not have its own standard; it currently uses the FCI standard | ||
The Austrian Pinscher is a breed of pinscher-type dog developed to drive and guard livestock; dogs much like these can be found in paintings from around the 18th century. They are also talented rat catchers and often lived in and guarded farmers' homes. This breed is distantly related to the German Pinscher. They do not get along well with other dogs and can have a tendency to bite.
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Appearance
| Austrian Pinscher appearance | ||
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| Weight: | 26-40 (12-18 kg.) | |
| Height: | 14-20 inches (36-51 cm.) | |
| Coat: | Short, hard topcoat with undercoat. | |
| Litter size: | ? | |
| Life span: | 12-14 years | |
The Austrian Pinscher is a medium sized breed which has a short dense coat that comes in a variety of colours. The head is somewhat pear shaped and they can weigh between 12 - 18kg (20-40lbs). They stand 36-51cm (14-20in) to the withers.
[edit] External links
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Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher
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- Austrian Pinscher information from dogbreedinfo.com
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