AUSTRIAN PINSCHER

Apartment Living

Good for 1st Time Owners

Tolerance Levels

Affection for Family

Kid Friendliness

Stranger Friendliness

Ease of Grooming

General Health

Trainability

Prey Drive

Exercise Needs

Energy Level

History

The Austrian Pinscher developed in the 19^th century in Austria by combining German Pinscher with local farm dog is a multipurpose working native dog. The local people accepted this race in no time, but it could not get popular outside Austria and again it went into the background after World War 2. Nowadays, only a small group are alive with most of them living in Austria.

Temperament and Personality

The dog is healthy, assertive and an extremely active one with the ability to stay focused during their duty as a guard. They bark immediately if they watch any stranger or listen to some suspicious noise. During their pup stage, they need to learn to socialize to make them stay indoors. They can become pleasant companions as they are fond of the owner, family members and even with children. If trained well, they can be good with other pets also.

Care

Exercise

If the breed is living on a farm, then they have plenty of space and time to go for a walk, but if it stays indoors they should go for a regular walk or jogging sessions. They are even compatible with bike rides or playing fly ball.

Grooming

The Pinscher sheds a lot and they need brushing daily or at least 4 to 5 times a week. These dogs are smelly and dirty so they require bathing as and when required but too much of bathing can damage their natural oil pores. To remove bacteria from the mouth, brushing should be regularly followed by clipping of nails.

Health Problems

Apparently, this breed does not have significant health issues other than hip joint dislocation and a heart problem is a hereditary trait.

Training

Training the dog is not a primary concern, but it requires a strong person to guide and control. Interacting sessions are necessary to avoid them being possessive and socialize with everybody. As they are amongst the intelligent group of dog, they catch up quickly and put effort to be obedient.