The Miniature Pinscher: Reigning King of Toys [Hardcover]

Jacklyn Hungerland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 8, 2000 | Series: Best of Breed (Pets)

The Miniature Pinscher has been known and admired for centuries--first in Germany an then around the world. The reasons the breed is so well-regarded are found in The Miniature Pinscher, the newest book on this good-looking companion dog.The Miniature Pinscher tells all about Min Pins and examines whether this is the right breed for you, what it's like to live with a Min Pin, and what these dogs need to be happy and healthy.

If you are considerering owning a Miniature Pinscher you will find all your questions on training, general care, the breed standard, and all the fun activities owners and dogs can enjoy together answered in this insightful book. As with earlier titles in Howell's Best of Breed Library series, the book offers valuable appendices and a thorough index.

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The Miniature Pinscher has been known and admired for centuries - first in Germany an then around the world. The reasons the breed is so well-regarded are found in The Miniature Pinscher, the newest book on this good-looking companion dog.

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The Miniature Pinscher Reigning King of Toys Nicknamed "King of the Toys," the Miniature Pinscher is distinguished by its well-groomed appearance, self-confident deportment and characteristic hackney-like gait. Often mistakenly believed to be a smaller version of the Doberman Pinscher, this sturdy, affable breed originated in Germany well before the Doberman and makes a great pet for the city or the country. Despite his size, the spirited Miniature Pinscher thinks he is a very large dog. The Miniature Pinscher is outgoing, fearless, animated and intensely curious. Always full of energy and enthusiasm, he is dynamite in a small package. With his lively, headstrong temperament, the Miniature Pinscher can be a handful, but with the right guidance he is a loyal, attentive and endearing companion.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (June 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582451419
• ISBN-13: 978-1582451411
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #985,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Reference On Min Pins, January 31, 2001

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Michelle Hensley (Heart Of The Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Miniature Pinscher: Reigning King of Toys (Hardcover)

This is definitely not a cut and paste dog book. Most everything you could wish to know is included in this book...the history of the dog, it's personality traits, gait diagrams, obstacle track training (!), and famous past show dogs. Plenty of references for further reading, pictures, and some weblinks. The most impressive thing for me was the pain the author goes through to make sure you know what you're getting into purchasing a Min Pin. The breed is high maintenance and very high strung. A cherished pet, but comparable to a toddler who never grows up. It is an important fact. My Min Pin is a rescue from a family that merely felt the breed was 'cute.' This is an excellent book for those who already own, but should be required for those considering a first-time Min Pin.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book was very helpful, July 23, 2002

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P. Vernholm "minpinma" (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Miniature Pinscher: Reigning King of Toys (Hardcover)

I have read this book twice, and refer to it as needed. It certainly outlined the characteristics of the breed and all have proven to be true. If there is a downside to this book it is all the information about showing, since my Min Pin is a pet. But then even that provided some good information.

I liked the book and would buy it again.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for new owners or people thinking of buying one, February 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Miniature Pinscher: Reigning King of Toys (Hardcover)

I recommend anyone thinking of buying a min pin, read this book first. They are not just your average house dog, and this book tells you several things you should take into consideration. Although I purchased it after buying a min pin, it really helped me learn about their history, nature, showing qualifications, as well as other things.