Fenek Pinscher

### Average Weight:

55-85 lbs average; with individuals down to 45 and up to 90.**Miniatures:** 25-35lbs

### Head:

The head is long and chiseled with a flat skull and slight stop; resembling a blunted wedge.

### Eyes:

The eyes are relatively large and almond-shaped, predominantly of an amber tone.

### Ears:

Their ears are large, and held erect when alert and uncropped.

### Tail:

The tail is whip-like, and carried near-erect(generally slightly over or under rather than being spot-on) and possessed of a distinct curve when natural; or docked between the second and third vertebra.

## At A Glance

### Energy Level:

3 to 4 out of 5; depending on individuals

### Notes:

Miniatures are slightly more playful and heat tolerant than average, and slightly less cold tolerant and considered less able to defend their owners(for obvious reasons).

**Overview

In an effort to create a dog equal parts tracker and patrol work the Fenek was created. Though the main contributors to the breed are the Doberman and Pharaoh hound a variety actually played a part; including the Catahoula and, in the miniature strain, the German Pinscher.
The resulting breed is keen and alert, with a streamlined but powerful build well suited to their work. They are calm and attentive in the home, and have proven invaluable as family protectors. Good with those in their “pack” any outsider is likely to be taken with reservation at best, and outright aggression at worse. They can also become quite domineering if improperly trained.
Overall they are an intelligent, independent breed that requires adequate mental and physical challenges to remain happy. Responding quickly to the wishes of their owners and positive reinforcement; they are highly motivated and eager to please. Those who take in a Fenek find them adventurous, active, and exceedingly loyal companions, always ready to defend pack and home.

**### Etymology and Terminology**

Etymology...

**### Diet**

Diet and nutrition....

**#### Habitat**

Habitat...

**Temperment

Temperment and traits....

**Anatomy

Basic anatomy...

**### Physiology**

**Standard:** Slightly londer than they are tall they are somewhat deep-chested with well-tucked stomaches and catlike paws. The head is long and chiselled with a flat skull and slight stop; resembling a blunted wedge. The eyes are relatively large and almond-shaped, predominantly of an amber tone. Their ears are large, and held erect when alert and uncropped. The tail is whiplike, and carried near-erect(generally slightly over or under rather than being spot-on) and with a distinct curve; or docked between the second and third vertebra.
**Colours:** Black/Red/Blue/Fawn -and- Tan/Chestnut.
Miniatures can come in Isabella through stag red as well.
Reds, Fawns, Tans, or Chestnut individuals can be solid; blues can **VERY rarely** be merled; Brindling is common on points, but **Rare** on solid dogs.

Lifespan and growth
Live between ten and fifteen years on average.....

**### Culture**

Interactions, behaviour and lifestyle.....

**Abilities

Defense and abilities...

**### Domestication**

Domestication and domestic uses.....

**### Intelligence**

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**Breeding

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