Characteristics of the German Pinscher
The German Pinscher is considered an active and lively dog, very close to man and cuddly.
While its desire to move and play in the outdoors has no limits, this intelligent and self-confident dog breed seeks the cuddles of its master at home.
Both at home and away, the German Pinscher requires great attention from the owner, without however wanting to be “monopolized”. The Pinscher, in fact, knows exactly what he wants: this independent and intelligent dog needs his space both physically and mentally. Thanks to his strong confidence, his nerves of steel and his intelligence he has everything under control. As a former watchdog, he loves to watch over his home.
He is very attentive and immediately raises the alarm if something unusual happens. A stranger will never set foot on a German Pinscher’s territory by staying unnoticed. However, the Pinscher rarely barks – this lively, yet quiet and balanced dog is anything but snarling.
While he meets strangers with a certain amount of distrust, in the family he is a very cuddly and faithful companion. With the right upbringing, which must be both constant and loving, and a calm owner by your side, this naturally stubborn animal will even prove adaptable and obedient.
It is important that he can understand his master’s commands. The German Pinscher only learns what he thinks is worth learning and clearly shows when he doesn’t like something. From birth he knows how to use his intelligence. He immediately recognizes any weaknesses of his master and knows how to exploit them to his advantage. His “intelligent disobedience” to even the most experienced master is sometimes a challenge. However the predisposition to autonomy, as well as the innate The dog’s hunting instinct varies from one specimen to another. If certain educational rules are respected from the beginning, even the most stubborn dogs can be directed in the desired direction. Thanks to their strong yet gentle temperament and their learning ability coupled with a tireless urge to play and great endurance, German Pinschers are very lovable and versatile family and service dogs.
If your German Pinscher turns out to be disobedient, it’s not necessarily because of his dominant behavior of an alpha dog, but rather of an education that is not always consistent and constant