Anyone Here Ever Had a Miniature Pinscher?

MTG#10 · 04-10-2008, 03:16 PM

I had a min pin as a child from about 4-8 years old and loved that dog like no other pet Ive had. I am looking to buy a min pin puppy and was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with them. The one I had as a child was already 8 years old when we got him and was very laid back and well mannered. Anyone know where I could pick one up for $100-$150?

ZootedGranny · 04-10-2008, 03:32 PM

I've had a miniature pinscher for 11 years this May. I absolutely love him because he's a lunatic.

I don't have any advice I can think of, other than they will make any attempt possible to escape your yard. For the first few years of his life, mine would scale my 4 foot chain link fence and make a run for it any time I wasn't watching.

A couple years ago my neighbors bought a minpin, and that dog did the same thing. Every morning my neighbor would let him out, and within 5 minutes the dog would be up and over the fence.

MTG#10 · 04-10-2008, 03:34 PM

So you're saying when I let him out to do his business I should keep him on a leash?

**ChiTown** · 04-10-2008, 03:37 PM

Miniature pinscher? Is that code name for taking a small crap?

Chief Chief · 04-10-2008, 03:40 PM

Is this a latent thread for gay dwarves, elves, and pygmies?

NTTAWWT

MTG#10 · 04-10-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Miniature pinscher? Is that code name for taking a small crap?

Yes. Thats exactly what it is. Nice job Kreskin.

BigVE · 04-10-2008, 03:49 PM

No, but I have a miniature wiener....dog.

The only min-pin's I have been around were psycho mean ankle biters. Not for me.

stlchiefs · 04-10-2008, 03:51 PM

I'm sure he wants to kill his parents for letting him live. All things miniature, dwarf and little should be killed.

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Your Token Board Moran

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 04-10-2008, 03:52 PM

When I get a 2nd dog it will be a min pin.

ZootedGranny · 04-10-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

So you're saying when I let him out to do his business I should keep him on a leash?

Only if you don't have a fenced in yard. If I was in the yard, or if he even knew I was keeping an eye on him, he wouldn't dare make an escape.

In my case, I try to let him get the most exercise possible. If that means letting him run laps around the backyard, that's fine, but if not I try to take him for frequent walks. Burning off his excess energy was a must, because otherwise he'd be scaling the walls.

Again, you can probaby shape most of his behavior early, but I wanted mine to be untamed for the most part.

Looking at Wikipedia, their entry is pretty on point.

Adept Havelock · 04-10-2008, 04:08 PM

I pinched Bridget the Midget once. Does that count?

Demonpenz · 04-10-2008, 04:09 PM

man card please

**ChiTown** · 04-10-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

Yes. Thats exactly what it is. Nice job Kreskin.

You're welcome, Miss.

MTG#10 · 04-10-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

man card please

I already have a boxer, but the wife insists on a small dog to keep inside and wanted a Maltese. Out of all the small dogs, min pins are probably one of the "manliest". They are often referred to as "a big dog in a small dog's body" because they will attack dogs 3-4 times their size.

Deberg_1990 · 04-10-2008, 04:27 PM

Dont they bark alot?? My neighbor had one for awhile but got rid of it finally (thank god) because it would bark if the wind blew. and bark..and bark..and bark some more...

and BTW, if you have a dog that small, why would you keep it outside all day and all night???? Whats the point of having a pet if thats all your going to do??

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04-10-2008, 03:32 PM	#2
ZootedGranny Chump Steamroller Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: . Casino cash: $10015042	I've had a miniature pinscher for 11 years this May. I absolutely love him because he's a lunatic. I don't have any advice I can think of, other than they will make any attempt possible to escape your yard. For the first few years of his life, mine would scale my 4 foot chain link fence and make a run for it any time I wasn't watching. A couple years ago my neighbors bought a minpin, and that dog did the same thing. Every morning my neighbor would let him out, and within 5 minutes the dog would be up and over the fence.
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04-10-2008, 04:27 PM	#15
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	Dont they bark alot?? My neighbor had one for awhile but got rid of it finally (thank god) because it would bark if the wind blew. and bark..and bark..and bark some more... and BTW, if you have a dog that small, why would you keep it outside all day and all night???? Whats the point of having a pet if thats all your going to do?? __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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