Miniature Pinscher Physical Appearance

Looking to get a Miniature Pinscher Dog and wondering what is the general appearance of Miniature Pinscher or what are the popular colours of a Miniature Pinscher?

Learn more about the colors, weight and height of Miniature Pinscher Dogs from this page.


Miniature Pinscher Appearance

Miniature Pinscher Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Miniature Pinscher, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Miniature Pinscher would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Miniature Pinscher: The Miniature Pinscher Dog is a small sized dog.

    Height of Miniature Pinscher:
  • Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
  • Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)

  • Weight of Miniature Pinscher:
  • Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg)
  • Female: 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg)

    The Common Colours of Miniature Pinscher Dogs

  • Black & Rust
  • Black & Tan
  • Chocolate & Rust
  • Chocolate & Tan
  • Red
  • Stag Red


Miniature Pinscher Appearance

Miniature Pinscher Information

The square-proportioned miniature pinscher has a compact, sturdy body with moderate tuck up and sort coupling. Its hallmark traits are its spirited animation, complete self-possession and high-stepping hackney gait. It is upstanding and alert. The coat is smooth, hard and short. It is among the most athletic of toy breeds.

Among the most energetic of all breeds, the min pin is a perpetual motion machine. It is busy, inquisitive, playful, bold and brash. It retains terrier-like traits and tends to be stubborn and independent. It can be scrappy with other dogs and may chase small animals. It is reserved with strangers.

What to do if you lose your Miniature Pinscher

If your Miniature Pinscher Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Call the nearby vets to see if anyone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Miniature Pinscher

If you find a Miniature Pinscher Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and locate the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.