The Austrian Pinscher is a
medium-sized breed of pinscher-type dog
from Austria, where dogs of the type
were originally farm dogs, keeping barns free of rats and acting as home
guards, livestock guardians, and drovers. The name originally given to the
breed in 1928 was the Österreichischer Kurzhaarpinscher (Austrian Shorthaired
Pinscher) to differentiate it from similarly named breeds, but today in its
country of origin the breed is officially called the Österreichischer Pinscher,
or Austrian Pinscher in English.
Appearance
Like other farm dogs raised for work rather than for pets or show, the appearance can vary a great deal, although there is a definite breed standard. In general, the Austrian Pinscher is a normally proportioned strong and sturdy dog, 33 – 48 cm (13 - 19 inches) at the withers. The breed has button ears and a head described as being shaped like a pear. The double coat is short to medium long, in a variety of yellow, red or black and tan colours, usually with white markings on the face, chest, feet and tip of the tail. The long tail is held high, and dogs of this breed should look lively and alert. They are heavier, more rugged and rectangular in appearance than the German Pinscher.
Like other farm dogs raised for work rather than for pets or show, the appearance can vary a great deal, although there is a definite breed standard. In general, the Austrian Pinscher is a normally proportioned strong and sturdy dog, 33 – 48 cm (13 - 19 inches) at the withers. The breed has button ears and a head described as being shaped like a pear. The double coat is short to medium long, in a variety of yellow, red or black and tan colours, usually with white markings on the face, chest, feet and tip of the tail. The long tail is held high, and dogs of this breed should look lively and alert. They are heavier, more rugged and rectangular in appearance than the German Pinscher.
Temperament
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