Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
Instructions
Examine the dog's legs and body. Miniature Pinschers have long legs and small bodies. Their legs are straight and parallel with well-muscled thighs and stifles. Their hocks are short and set well apart. Their feet are small and catlike with strong, close knit, well-arched toes and deep pads. The toenails are thick and blunt.
Measure the dog. The Miniature Pinscher breed standard dog should be 10 to 12 1/2 inches at the shoulder. It should weigh about 1 lb. per inch when full grown.
Inspect the dog's coat. The coat should be short and smooth, resembling a Dachshund's coat. Coat colors include stag-red, black, chocolate, blue, fawn and red and may have tan or rust markings. Some may have a small patch of white on the breast or neck.
Observe the dog's ears, tail and movement. Most Miniature Pinschers have cropped ears and a docked tail, though AKC does not require cropped ears in show dogs. The dog should have a quick, prancing gait and tend to be an independent and curious animal.