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CATALOG OF BREEDS | TERRIERS

German Pinscher Austrian Pinscher

HEIGHT 17–19in (43–48cm) Isabella HEIGHT 17–20in (42–50cm) Russet-gold or brownish yellow
WEIGHT 24–35lb (11–16kg) Blue WEIGHT 26–40lb (12–18kg) Black and tan
LIFE SPAN 12–14 years LIFE SPAN 12–14 years

Also known as the Standard Pinscher, this tall terrier started Bred as an all-purpose guard and herding farm dog in its native
out as an all-purpose farm dog. It makes a protective guard dog, Austria, this breed rewards a confident owner with complete loyalty
but needs to be well trained so that it does not become and devotion. Barking at anything suspicious, it makes an excellent
overprotective, bark for too long, or behave aggressively watchdog for isolated locations, but its
toward other dogs. With the right training protective instincts
it is gentle and responsive. Triangular, and fearlessness can
drop ears lead to aggression. Stag-red
Tail sweeps
upward
Darker-
colored
muzzle
Stag-red
Triangular,
Oval, drop ears
dark eyes
Strong, White chest
straight legs markings
Short, sleek,
thick coat
Short,
round feet

Affenpinscher

HEIGHT 9–11in (24–28cm)
WEIGHT 7–9lb (3–4kg)
LIFE SPAN 10–12 years

Sometimes called the Black Devil, Domed, broad
forehead
the Affenpinscher is among the Black
oldest of the European toy dogs.
It retains its terrier instincts,
though, and is a brave watchdog
and ratter despite its size. With
its bright, sometimes stubborn
Blunt
personality, this dog learns muzzle
easily but needs to know with wide
nostrils
who is in charge.
It loves to play
and gets along well Lighter,
grayish
with children beard
who handle it
considerately.
Small, round,
dark feet Straight forelegs

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