Things to Know Before Buying a Mini Pinscher Puppy

Small yet filled with so much spunk and personality, the ever-adorable miniature pinscher (also referred to as a mini-pin or min-pin) puppy is a highly sought-after dog breed. The feisty little canines have so much personality stuffed into their small frames, and their big eyes and short hair make them curiously playful and absolutely precious.

However, before you take home a miniature pinscher puppy for sale, getting to know the breed a bit better is the key to making sure the new puppy will be a good fit for your household. Here are a few things to know about mini pins, their personalities, and their general care needs. 

1. Mini-pins have lots of energy. 

Min-pins are considered high-energy dogs, just as many toy breeds can be. Since the breed is so small-statured, you can provide ample space to run in play in even a small apartment. However, the miniature pinscher is not the type of dog that should be kept for long hours on a chain or cooped up in a small kennel. Make sure you can allow ample time and space to run and play before bringing home one of those cute miniature pincher puppies for sale. 

2. Mini-pins can be prone to some unique health issues without the proper care. 

Many of the smaller or toy breed dogs can have some relatively serious health conditions to watch out for as the dog grows and matures. First, be sure that any miniature pinscher puppy for sale is being offered by a responsible breeder. Breed genetics can be a major determining factor for future health problems, and any responsible breeder will make sure the puppy's parents are properly screened. Two, make sure your min-pin puppy gets regular vet visits. A few health issues min-pins can face include progressive retinal atrophy, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, skin allergies, or obesity. 

3. Mini-pins require attentive training efforts. 

Miniature pinschers are highly intelligent dogs. These little canines have no problem scouting out food, weaseling their way outdoors, or getting into things they really shouldn't have. Therefore, it is best to start your guiding training early in the puppy's life. If you delay proper obedience training, the min-pin can get pretty headstrong and will prefer to do things in its own way. While these personality traits can be worked out with time, it is far easier to establish ground rules early in the dog's life.

If you're ready to adopt, contact breeders who have miniature pinscher puppies for sale.