General Breed Information

This page contains answers to frequently asked questions plus helpful articles and information
on the miniature pinscher breed. If you have any questions or need help with a specific problem,
contact the one of the MPCA Public Education Chairpersons.
Susan Souza (California)
Carole Rerko (Ohio)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the standard, and what are they supposed to look like?
• Where did the Breed originate?
• How big is my puppy going to be?
• Are they good with kids?
• How do I housbreak my min pin?
• Should I breed my dog?
• Where can I find a local breeder?
• What about min pin rescue?
• What about min pin health problems?
• How do I subscribe to the Pinscher Patter magazine?
• How do I join the Miniature Pinscher Club of America?

Articles

• Everything You Wanted to Know About A Miniature Pinscher *but were afraid to ask
• Is Your Dog Breed Quality?
• Common Sense Guidelines for the Miniature Pinscher Breeder/Fancier
• What To Do PRIOR To Bringing Home Your Min Pin
• Housebreaking A Miniature Pinscher
• Pinscher Patter Articles
• AKC Articles

Books

• The Miniature Pinscher: Reigning King of Toys by Jacklyn Hungerland, PhD
  IDG Books Worldwide; ISBN: 1582451419re
• Miniature Pinschers by D. Caroline Coile, PhD
  Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
  250 Wireless Boulevard
  Hauppauge, NY 11788
• The Miniature Pinscher - An Owners Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
  by Rose J. Radel
  Howell Book House, publisher
• The New Miniature Pinscher by Sari Brewster Tietjen
  MacMillan Publishing Company
  866 Third Avenue
  New York, NY 10022
• Your Miniature Pinscher by Buris R. Boshell, M.D.
  Denlinger's
  P.O. Box 76
  Fairfax, VA 22030
• The Pinscher Patter - (quarterly magazine)
  Published by the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc.

Video Tape

• Miniature Pinscher #WT508 - The American Kennel Club, ATTN: Video Fulfillment
  5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606
  (919) 233-9978