The Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher, or simply the Austrian Pinscher, is a dog breed that originates from Austria, where this breed of pinscher-type dogs was mostly kept on farms to help keep the rats away from the barns and to guard and guide the livestock.
The dogs from this breed have a pear-shaped head, feet with well arched toes and elbows that are rather close to the body. As for the chest, it is very well developed and wide. The colors of the coat include black, red, brown, brindle, fawn or black/tan, and the fur has limited white markings as a common pattern. These dogs have button-like ears and a long tail that they usually keep in an upright position, giving them the look of a guard dog, always alert. In fact, they have more than once been referred to as being “incorruptible guards”.
The Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher is a dog that can really enjoy a day out. So if you have a small yard or you live in an apartment, you should know that, in order to keep the dog happy, you must make sure you take it on long walks every day. These dogs are happier in the country side than in the city area. Still, if you have a really big yard, your pet should be fine. Another thing that you need to know about these dogs is that they love outdoor activities, so they will be more than glad to follow you whenever you go hiking, cycling or the likes.
It must be said that an important ability of these dogs is their strong guard dog characteristic. They will more than sure bark at every sound that will appear suspicious and this is why the dogs are more suitable for the country side. It is better to start their training as early as possible. Even though training them is not hard, you must be sure to offer the dogs a firm education, so that they will understand very well that they are allowed to do and what they are not. You must keep in mind that the Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher really needs to have a firm but at the same time confident, calm and consistent owner. Otherwise, it will develop the tendency to bite a lot.
The life expectancy for these dogs is about 14 years. The dogs from the Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher breed are medium in height. These dogs are usually 14 to 20 inches high and their normal weight is about 26 to 40 pounds. The dogs from this breed are not just fearless guards, but they are also great companions, always in the mood to play with you.
In order for this particular breed to excel, you must assure that the dogs have the right amount of exercise, a job to do and proper leadership. If you want to have such a dog as a pet, you must be able to fully understand its need for a firm master. So, if you want to get an Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher, first make sure that you have the time and the resourcefulness to own such a dog.
