The Miniature Pinscher, also known as the Zwergpinscher, and Min Pin, is a small breed of dog of the pinscher type originating from Germany. The breed's earliest ancestors may have included the German Pinscher mixed with Italian greyhounds and dachshunds. The ideal weight is 8–10 pounds (3.6–4.5 kg). There are also Teacup Miniature Pinschers. Which are about half the size of normal Miniature Pinschers. It is recommended that adults and teenagers, rather than young children, play with a Miniature Pinscher as younger children play rough. Miniature Pinschers are a stubborn breed when it comes to training, but once trained they will obey commands well. German Kennel Club documents also refer to the Miniature Pinscher as the 'reh' Pinscher, but this term is only used for a dog of stag-red color, 'reh' referring to a small red deer found in German forests years ago. The one fact remains that the Miniature Pinscher originated several centuries ago as an efficient barnyard ratter, with no relation to the Doberman or the Manchester Terrier.
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