Miniature Pinscher

This small dog has a tremendous vitality. Perpetually active, it is also alert, intelligent and loyal. Distant with strangers, the Miniature Pinscher is often quite aggressive with other dogs, behaving more in accordance with its courageous spirit than its tiny stature. The Miniature Pinscher is good with well-behaved children and plays nicely with other pets if appropriately socialized. This dog can be headstrong and so needs firm handling. Otherwise, the king of toys may become a tyrant.