Welcome to Mightymite Miniature Pinschers and our home on the web.
We hope you enjoy your visit. We've been involved in min pins since 1989,
and are a member in good standing with the Canadian Kennel Club, and
the Miniature Pinscher Club of America. We breed for attitude first,
conformation second and total quality third. If you don't have attitude
you've lost to begin with. Please feel free to contact us should you have any
questions about our dogs, upcoming litters, available companions, or
anything else about this wonderful little breed.
Min pins are an extremely active and entertaining breed, the min pin does
not follow the idea of what people view as a toy dog. The min pin can best
described as a big dog in a small body. Known for their devotion and
loyality a min pin does well as a family companion, or a playful pet for
children, but tends to choose one person in the family as their private
human. Extremely intelligent the min pin can excell at obedients, agility or
flyball; and as an effeciant barnyard ratter. One of its most engaging
characteristics is the high-stepping hackney like gait. The min pin looks
fragile but is, in fact, quite ruggad for its size. It has lots of heart and
stamina, making it an ideal pet. The breed measures 10" to 12 1/2" at the
shoulder, the ears are erect, usually cropped to sharp point. The coat is
smooth, hard, short and glossy, and may be solid red; or black or chocolate
brown with rich tan markings. Grooming and excersize needs are
minimal.
We hope you enjoy your visit. We've been involved in min pins since 1989,
and are a member in good standing with the Canadian Kennel Club, and
the Miniature Pinscher Club of America. We breed for attitude first,
conformation second and total quality third. If you don't have attitude
you've lost to begin with. Please feel free to contact us should you have any
questions about our dogs, upcoming litters, available companions, or
anything else about this wonderful little breed.
Min pins are an extremely active and entertaining breed, the min pin does
not follow the idea of what people view as a toy dog. The min pin can best
described as a big dog in a small body. Known for their devotion and
loyality a min pin does well as a family companion, or a playful pet for
children, but tends to choose one person in the family as their private
human. Extremely intelligent the min pin can excell at obedients, agility or
flyball; and as an effeciant barnyard ratter. One of its most engaging
characteristics is the high-stepping hackney like gait. The min pin looks
fragile but is, in fact, quite ruggad for its size. It has lots of heart and
stamina, making it an ideal pet. The breed measures 10" to 12 1/2" at the
shoulder, the ears are erect, usually cropped to sharp point. The coat is
smooth, hard, short and glossy, and may be solid red; or black or chocolate
brown with rich tan markings. Grooming and excersize needs are
minimal.
| WELCOME TO MIGHTYMITE MINIATURE PINSCHERS |
Where did the Min Pin come from?
It is generally believed that the Min Pin evolved from the ancient German
Pinscher family of dogs by crossing the Dachshund, Italian Greyhound and
Black and Tan Toy Terrier, and German smooth coated dwarf pinschers.
Germany is unddisputed as the home of origin, where the Min Pin was
known as the "reh Pinscher" due to its resemblance to a small red deer, the
"Reh".
How did they make the Dobie so small?
The Miniature Pinscher is registered in stud books long before Loius
Doberman created the Doberman Pinscher. The min pin is a small compact
dog, ideally between 10" and 12.5" at the whither. The CKC and AKC breed
standard allow the following colors: Red, Stag-Red, Black and Rust, and
Chocolate and Rust. Other colors, although able to be registered, are not to
be used for showing or breeding because of the very limited and defective
gene pools that they originate from. The Min Pin should appear well
balanced, as long as he is tall, sturdy, short coupled, with a smooth, short
and loustrous coat. The Min Pin is distinguished by its "hacney-like" gait
and its lively, animated attitude.
Where should I get my Min Pin from?
If you do not already have a puppy yet, please shop around. You should
find a reputable breeder, that provides you with the highest quality puppy
that you can find. The puppies should be CKC or AKC registered, and
should come with a written health garantee and return policy. Along with
a spay/neuter requirement. Do not buy from someone that breeds more
than two breeds. It is also not recomended that you buy your puppy from a
pet store, backyard breeder or by auction or mail order. You should be able
to see the inside of the home where your puppy was raised. You should
find his enviroment clean and rather "dog" oriented, with toys around and
maybe even puppy pens and beds. You should be able to visit the puppies
and their parents before purchasing your puppy. You should feel
comfortable with your breeder as this will provide you additional support
on how best to make your experience with your puppy a positive one.
Why not buy from someone who breeds more than two or three breeds?
This is a breeder that is not specializing in a couple breeds, but is rather
mass producing. You will pay the same amount of money generally for the
highest quality to the lowest quality pup.
Why not buy from a pet store, back yard breeder, by auction or mail
order?
If your breeder is not in your local area, it makes building a relationship
with them near impossible. Take advantage of your breeder's years and
years of experience with this breed. If there is something wrong with your
puppy, you will want to be able to take the puppy back to the breeder. All
reputable breeders will take their puppies back, no matter what the
reason. You would never buy anything that you will have for 12-17 years,
that you will put your heart and soul into, sight unseen and without doing
proper research on where this item came from. Please shop around and
find the highest quality puppy and breeder that you can.
Are Min Pin's Yappy?
Min Pins are a talkative breed, especially when new people come to visit or
something that interest them is going on, but I also say they are as noicy as
you allow them to be. Obedients training is recomended.
Are Min Pins Nippy?
Well bred and well socialized Min Pins are not nippy at all, however there
are some Min Pin's out there that ruin it for the entire breed. Min Pin's
may bite if provoked or put into a situation of defence or injury.
What are the health issues concerning the Min Pin?
Due to responsible breeding of the Min Pin, this is a very healthy breed.
There are several health issues that concern the breed. The most common
are patellar luxation, Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP) disease, epilepsy and
several eye disorders. When you buy your puppy, your breeder should
discuss with you, all of the procedures they go through to ensure that
breeding parents are healthy and free of genetic defeat. You should feel
comfortable that you puppy is free of genetic defects and your puppy
purchase contract should include some health garantee in writing.
What does CKC or AKC registered mean to me?
The CKC (Candian Kennel Club) is a registery which maintains records of
showing and breeding dogs, guaranteeing that you puppy is both purebred
and that he came from the adults that your breeder said that they did.
Your CKC parers and pedigree honor the heritage that your puppy came
from. Reputable breeders ALWAYS register their litters with the CKC or
AKC specifically, because this is the only way that puppies will be able to be
shown in CKC/AKC events and the their puppies registered with the CKC.
All other registeries have been created to replicate the Canadian and
American Kennel Clubs. Breeders that use other registeries are only doing
so because they have had their privileges removed by the CKC/AKC or their
dogs are not able to stand up to the DNA testing that guarantees their
lineage.
What are the personalities of a Min Pin like?
A well-bred and properly socialized Min Pin is both the class clown and the
loveable and loyal companion. To know a Min Pin is to love the Min Pin.
You will find the Min Pin to be fearless, animated, intensely curious and
always full of vim and vigor. Because of their high energy levels and
inquuisitiveness, the Min Pin bears close watching in order to avoid
trouble. They should reside in a yard that is securely enclosed with proper
fencing, and possibly roofed as well. Min Pins can be reckless. They will
jump from high tables and are good climbers and can hurt them selfs if not
watched and protected from this sort of thing.
Are Min Pins good with kids?
The answer to this depends both on the children and the Min Pin. If the
Min Pin is raised with children who treat them in a gentle way and are
taught responsible dog ownership and treatment, they will adore children.
However, if children are allowed to grab at them, or treat them roughly in
any way, the Min Pin will tend to protect himself and may even bite. It is
important to realize that even as a full grown adult, the Min Pin is a very
small dog. The wrong type of play and handling can easily result in broken
bones or serious and expensive injury.
Why shouldn't I breed my dog? I just love his personality and I know he
will produce that in his puppies.
Every time a Min Pin puppy is born, it will either strengthen or weaken
our breed. Our goal is to always strengthen the breed. How is this done?
1) By only breeding the best dogs together, creating a strong foundation
and gene pool. The CKC/Akc has a formal program for quality assurance
of each breed. This is done by owners showing the breed quality dogs in
what is called confirmation events. After the dog has received enough wins,
the dog can become a champion. Championship is one way to be sure that
the Min Pin should belong in a breeding program. 2) By educating yourself
through club membership: reading numerous books both on the breed and
on canine genetics, well being, health, etc. 3) By getting strong guidance
from a local and already established REPUTABLE breeders> 4) Extensive
health and DNA testing for genetic defects, to guarantee that only the best
and soundest breeding animals are bred from. %0 CKC/AKC registration is
not inherently an indication of breeding quality. If you are devoted to the
breed, and desire to spend copious amounts of time, energy, and money to
breed for quality only, then you should talk to other established Min Pin
breeders for more detailed information and advice BEFORE starting a
breeding program.
I really want to breed. How do I go about it?
Once puppies are old enough to be assessed for show quality versus pet only
quality, the puppies are sold to appropriate homes. If the puppy is for a
companion home, spay/neuter/no breeding contract is provided. To show
homes, a show/breeding contract is provided. This is intended both to keep
the quality of the Min Pin high and the quantity at a level that would limit
unwanted dogs, dogs ending up at the pound, etc., as well as retain the
highest quality of life of the puppies and their owners. Since show puppies
will go on to reproduce, breeders are very cautious about who they place
their dogs with. For this reason, you should find it very difficult to
purchase a Min Pin via the internet or by phone, unless you have a lot of
information about the breed and about breeding and showing, as well as
references. Breeding is a large responsibility and reputable breeders take
that responsibility very seriously. They don't just sell to anyone. We are
interested in what will make the breed stronger and better, and that is our
primary goal. You'll probably find many, many websites that list Min Pin
puppies for sale but unless those breeders can back up their breeding
program with champion and health certificates, guarantees and contracts,
and if they don't ask for personal references then you should NOT buy a
puppy from them. If you love this breed you will be responsible with it.
Please let the experts do their job. Breeding is very rewarding undertaking,
and we stated before it is also a very large and expensive responsibility.
You want to be sure that no dogs you create end up in bad situations or
worse, dead or abused.
When should I get my puppy neutered or spayed?
It is recommended to have your puppy neutered/spayed by 6 months of
age. You breeder should discuss the details about this when you get your
puppy. There are a lot of misunderstanding out there about
spay/neutering, that will effect your puppy in a negative way. Nothing
could be further from the truth. Spaying/neutering not only makes the
puppy easier to potty train, cleaner (no marking territories), it actually
extends the life expectancy of the dog, because there are certain diseases
that the dog will never get because they are spayed/neutered.
What does my Min Pin eat?
Since a Min Pin is very active, he can consume more kibble for his weight
than larger breeds. Generally speaking, puppies should eat more, and more
often than adults do. Most premium kibbles (Innova Evo, Tiberwolf
Organics, Natural Balance, Nutro, Proplan) will provide amounts of feed
on the bag's instructions. Puppies enjoy some warm water on their food to
enhance the smell and flavour. You should not let your Min Pin eat so
much that he gets fat. The Min Pin is an athlete and should have an
athletic build. Overweight Min Pins are susceptible to bone issues as they
age, and diabetes. We recommend feeding puppies twice daily and adults
only once daily. A nice treat for Min Pins are fresh fruits/vegetables, such
as carrots, pieces of apple, or melon. 'BARF' type diets can also be used if
you have the freezer space and buy from a reputable source, of balanced,
quality product, as many out there are not what they claim. Here at
Mightymite we personally prefer corn free products, and as little grain
based diet as possible. We also recommend good raw bones for chewing,
and teeth cleaning.
How should I groom my MIn Pin?
The Min Pin has a short coat and requires minimum amounts of
grooming. Toenails should be trimmed about every two weeks or so.
Bathing, and ear cleaning about once a month, with intermittent brushing
will keep your Min Pin clean, and in healthy shape. The coat should shine
and be very vibrant.
Should I crop my dog?
Other than for showing, cropping is purely a personal choice. This
procedure, when done by an expert vet is just like any other surgery and
should cause the dog very little discomfort.
How often do I take my Min Pin to the vet?
If you have a puppy, he will need to visit the vets for puppy boosters at 7
weeks of age, 11 weeks of age and then 15 weeks of age. He will then need
a rabies vaccine between six months to a year, and spaying and neutering
can be done at the same time. Once a puppy is a year old, an annual
wellness exam is recommended. When you get you puppy from your
breeder, it is recommended that he already has the first two sets of shots.
Many people take their puppies into the vet's withing a couple of days of
their arrival in their home, just to make sure all is well.
It is generally believed that the Min Pin evolved from the ancient German
Pinscher family of dogs by crossing the Dachshund, Italian Greyhound and
Black and Tan Toy Terrier, and German smooth coated dwarf pinschers.
Germany is unddisputed as the home of origin, where the Min Pin was
known as the "reh Pinscher" due to its resemblance to a small red deer, the
"Reh".
How did they make the Dobie so small?
The Miniature Pinscher is registered in stud books long before Loius
Doberman created the Doberman Pinscher. The min pin is a small compact
dog, ideally between 10" and 12.5" at the whither. The CKC and AKC breed
standard allow the following colors: Red, Stag-Red, Black and Rust, and
Chocolate and Rust. Other colors, although able to be registered, are not to
be used for showing or breeding because of the very limited and defective
gene pools that they originate from. The Min Pin should appear well
balanced, as long as he is tall, sturdy, short coupled, with a smooth, short
and loustrous coat. The Min Pin is distinguished by its "hacney-like" gait
and its lively, animated attitude.
Where should I get my Min Pin from?
If you do not already have a puppy yet, please shop around. You should
find a reputable breeder, that provides you with the highest quality puppy
that you can find. The puppies should be CKC or AKC registered, and
should come with a written health garantee and return policy. Along with
a spay/neuter requirement. Do not buy from someone that breeds more
than two breeds. It is also not recomended that you buy your puppy from a
pet store, backyard breeder or by auction or mail order. You should be able
to see the inside of the home where your puppy was raised. You should
find his enviroment clean and rather "dog" oriented, with toys around and
maybe even puppy pens and beds. You should be able to visit the puppies
and their parents before purchasing your puppy. You should feel
comfortable with your breeder as this will provide you additional support
on how best to make your experience with your puppy a positive one.
Why not buy from someone who breeds more than two or three breeds?
This is a breeder that is not specializing in a couple breeds, but is rather
mass producing. You will pay the same amount of money generally for the
highest quality to the lowest quality pup.
Why not buy from a pet store, back yard breeder, by auction or mail
order?
If your breeder is not in your local area, it makes building a relationship
with them near impossible. Take advantage of your breeder's years and
years of experience with this breed. If there is something wrong with your
puppy, you will want to be able to take the puppy back to the breeder. All
reputable breeders will take their puppies back, no matter what the
reason. You would never buy anything that you will have for 12-17 years,
that you will put your heart and soul into, sight unseen and without doing
proper research on where this item came from. Please shop around and
find the highest quality puppy and breeder that you can.
Are Min Pin's Yappy?
Min Pins are a talkative breed, especially when new people come to visit or
something that interest them is going on, but I also say they are as noicy as
you allow them to be. Obedients training is recomended.
Are Min Pins Nippy?
Well bred and well socialized Min Pins are not nippy at all, however there
are some Min Pin's out there that ruin it for the entire breed. Min Pin's
may bite if provoked or put into a situation of defence or injury.
What are the health issues concerning the Min Pin?
Due to responsible breeding of the Min Pin, this is a very healthy breed.
There are several health issues that concern the breed. The most common
are patellar luxation, Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP) disease, epilepsy and
several eye disorders. When you buy your puppy, your breeder should
discuss with you, all of the procedures they go through to ensure that
breeding parents are healthy and free of genetic defeat. You should feel
comfortable that you puppy is free of genetic defects and your puppy
purchase contract should include some health garantee in writing.
What does CKC or AKC registered mean to me?
The CKC (Candian Kennel Club) is a registery which maintains records of
showing and breeding dogs, guaranteeing that you puppy is both purebred
and that he came from the adults that your breeder said that they did.
Your CKC parers and pedigree honor the heritage that your puppy came
from. Reputable breeders ALWAYS register their litters with the CKC or
AKC specifically, because this is the only way that puppies will be able to be
shown in CKC/AKC events and the their puppies registered with the CKC.
All other registeries have been created to replicate the Canadian and
American Kennel Clubs. Breeders that use other registeries are only doing
so because they have had their privileges removed by the CKC/AKC or their
dogs are not able to stand up to the DNA testing that guarantees their
lineage.
What are the personalities of a Min Pin like?
A well-bred and properly socialized Min Pin is both the class clown and the
loveable and loyal companion. To know a Min Pin is to love the Min Pin.
You will find the Min Pin to be fearless, animated, intensely curious and
always full of vim and vigor. Because of their high energy levels and
inquuisitiveness, the Min Pin bears close watching in order to avoid
trouble. They should reside in a yard that is securely enclosed with proper
fencing, and possibly roofed as well. Min Pins can be reckless. They will
jump from high tables and are good climbers and can hurt them selfs if not
watched and protected from this sort of thing.
Are Min Pins good with kids?
The answer to this depends both on the children and the Min Pin. If the
Min Pin is raised with children who treat them in a gentle way and are
taught responsible dog ownership and treatment, they will adore children.
However, if children are allowed to grab at them, or treat them roughly in
any way, the Min Pin will tend to protect himself and may even bite. It is
important to realize that even as a full grown adult, the Min Pin is a very
small dog. The wrong type of play and handling can easily result in broken
bones or serious and expensive injury.
Why shouldn't I breed my dog? I just love his personality and I know he
will produce that in his puppies.
Every time a Min Pin puppy is born, it will either strengthen or weaken
our breed. Our goal is to always strengthen the breed. How is this done?
1) By only breeding the best dogs together, creating a strong foundation
and gene pool. The CKC/Akc has a formal program for quality assurance
of each breed. This is done by owners showing the breed quality dogs in
what is called confirmation events. After the dog has received enough wins,
the dog can become a champion. Championship is one way to be sure that
the Min Pin should belong in a breeding program. 2) By educating yourself
through club membership: reading numerous books both on the breed and
on canine genetics, well being, health, etc. 3) By getting strong guidance
from a local and already established REPUTABLE breeders> 4) Extensive
health and DNA testing for genetic defects, to guarantee that only the best
and soundest breeding animals are bred from. %0 CKC/AKC registration is
not inherently an indication of breeding quality. If you are devoted to the
breed, and desire to spend copious amounts of time, energy, and money to
breed for quality only, then you should talk to other established Min Pin
breeders for more detailed information and advice BEFORE starting a
breeding program.
I really want to breed. How do I go about it?
Once puppies are old enough to be assessed for show quality versus pet only
quality, the puppies are sold to appropriate homes. If the puppy is for a
companion home, spay/neuter/no breeding contract is provided. To show
homes, a show/breeding contract is provided. This is intended both to keep
the quality of the Min Pin high and the quantity at a level that would limit
unwanted dogs, dogs ending up at the pound, etc., as well as retain the
highest quality of life of the puppies and their owners. Since show puppies
will go on to reproduce, breeders are very cautious about who they place
their dogs with. For this reason, you should find it very difficult to
purchase a Min Pin via the internet or by phone, unless you have a lot of
information about the breed and about breeding and showing, as well as
references. Breeding is a large responsibility and reputable breeders take
that responsibility very seriously. They don't just sell to anyone. We are
interested in what will make the breed stronger and better, and that is our
primary goal. You'll probably find many, many websites that list Min Pin
puppies for sale but unless those breeders can back up their breeding
program with champion and health certificates, guarantees and contracts,
and if they don't ask for personal references then you should NOT buy a
puppy from them. If you love this breed you will be responsible with it.
Please let the experts do their job. Breeding is very rewarding undertaking,
and we stated before it is also a very large and expensive responsibility.
You want to be sure that no dogs you create end up in bad situations or
worse, dead or abused.
When should I get my puppy neutered or spayed?
It is recommended to have your puppy neutered/spayed by 6 months of
age. You breeder should discuss the details about this when you get your
puppy. There are a lot of misunderstanding out there about
spay/neutering, that will effect your puppy in a negative way. Nothing
could be further from the truth. Spaying/neutering not only makes the
puppy easier to potty train, cleaner (no marking territories), it actually
extends the life expectancy of the dog, because there are certain diseases
that the dog will never get because they are spayed/neutered.
What does my Min Pin eat?
Since a Min Pin is very active, he can consume more kibble for his weight
than larger breeds. Generally speaking, puppies should eat more, and more
often than adults do. Most premium kibbles (Innova Evo, Tiberwolf
Organics, Natural Balance, Nutro, Proplan) will provide amounts of feed
on the bag's instructions. Puppies enjoy some warm water on their food to
enhance the smell and flavour. You should not let your Min Pin eat so
much that he gets fat. The Min Pin is an athlete and should have an
athletic build. Overweight Min Pins are susceptible to bone issues as they
age, and diabetes. We recommend feeding puppies twice daily and adults
only once daily. A nice treat for Min Pins are fresh fruits/vegetables, such
as carrots, pieces of apple, or melon. 'BARF' type diets can also be used if
you have the freezer space and buy from a reputable source, of balanced,
quality product, as many out there are not what they claim. Here at
Mightymite we personally prefer corn free products, and as little grain
based diet as possible. We also recommend good raw bones for chewing,
and teeth cleaning.
How should I groom my MIn Pin?
The Min Pin has a short coat and requires minimum amounts of
grooming. Toenails should be trimmed about every two weeks or so.
Bathing, and ear cleaning about once a month, with intermittent brushing
will keep your Min Pin clean, and in healthy shape. The coat should shine
and be very vibrant.
Should I crop my dog?
Other than for showing, cropping is purely a personal choice. This
procedure, when done by an expert vet is just like any other surgery and
should cause the dog very little discomfort.
How often do I take my Min Pin to the vet?
If you have a puppy, he will need to visit the vets for puppy boosters at 7
weeks of age, 11 weeks of age and then 15 weeks of age. He will then need
a rabies vaccine between six months to a year, and spaying and neutering
can be done at the same time. Once a puppy is a year old, an annual
wellness exam is recommended. When you get you puppy from your
breeder, it is recommended that he already has the first two sets of shots.
Many people take their puppies into the vet's withing a couple of days of
their arrival in their home, just to make sure all is well.
| I saw this next part on someone else's website and it was such good information i have added it here as well. |
F.A.Q.'s
Some of our favorite links: