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.
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.
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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.
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that disseminate the best, most practical
information on dog breeds, and the important
role they play in informing people about dog
breeds. Mightymite Kennels is a valuable
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