Owners of the Miniature
Pinscher have found this wonderful, tiny breed to be
quite sturdy, generally free of serious health
problems. The key to having a long, problem-free
relationship with any pet is to get a good start.
The place to begin is with visits to several
reputable breeders where you can ask questions about
the proper feeding and care of your Miniature
Pinscher. Additionally, you want to get a good look
at the living conditions in which your new puppy was
raised.
There are a few potential health issues with any
purebred dog and the Miniature Pinscher is no
different. This breed is prone to progressive
retinal atrophy, a genetic eye disease that may lead
to blindness. Limited vision in low light and at
night is a key symptom of this progressive disease.
Ask your breeder about this condition in relation to
the parents of the litter you are looking
considering.
Smaller dogs can also develop
a dislocated kneecap (luxating patella), which is
known to lead to pain and limited movement. Again,
it is highly recommended that you ask your breeder
about this condition and experience with it in
breeding dogs. One of the things to be aware of with
the Miniature Pinscher is the potential for rough
handling by the children. Although the Miniature
Pinscher is a muscular and compact dog, it does not
respond well to rough handling.
If you begin by purchasing your Miniature Pinscher
from a good breeder who has taken the time to
socialize the puppies well, and you spend time
teaching your children the proper way to handle a
small dog, you will avoid problems. In addition, the
Miniature Pinscher was bred to hunt vermin, often
used to keep rural kitchens mouse-free. Therefore,
we recommend that you always watch for this dog’s
tendency to investigate and attack small objects
that could be swallowed, causing choking, and other
serious health situations.
Owners of Miniature Pinschers should always be aware
of the potential for obesity with this small dog.
Although this breed is very energetic and seems to
be in motion most of the time, many owners report
the dog tends to overeat. It would be best to
constantly, monitor your new pet’s eating habits and
to consult with your breeder and veterinarian to
make sure you get the right diet. If you feed your
Miniature Pinscher commercial dog food, make sure it
is the premium brand and mix, with plenty of quality
meat content.
If you take the time to get the right amount of
protein, fat, and fiber for your new pet, it will be
much happier and healthier. We highly recommend
feeding your pet the same quality ingredients you
buy for yourself at the store, which would include
fresh, lean meats, certain vegetables, and healthy
snacks. However, you want to talk about with your
breeder and your veterinarian about to ensure you
choose the right types of food.
You can also learn quite a bit about how your dog is
growing and feeling by watching closely when it eats
and watching how it acts immediately before and
after meals. When considering what to feed your new
pet, remember that many dogs are allergic to the
high grain content of cheaper dog foods. In fact,
some dogs actually develop skin and breathing
problems from these allergies. The Miniature
Pinscher typically does not need a great deal of
exercise to remain healthy, especially if it has a
moderate-size yard to run in and to explore. If you
take your new Miniature Pinscher out for a walk,
always use a leash, as this breed tends to run off
to explore and then get lost.
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