Are Miniature Pinschers and Doberman Pinschers Related?

The Doberman Pinscher is an AKC registered dog breed. The following discussion reviews the breed.

Hi again Lee. Can you describe the Doberman Pinscher for us?

Doberman Pinschers are known for being energetic, determined, alert, fearless, and aggressive dogs.

Also lauded for their speed, endurance, and intelligence, Doberman pinschers are easily trainable which is why we see most of them being part of police or army excursions.

However, this is not all Doberman Pinschers are good for. Doberman Pinschers have their soft side too as these dogs have proven to be trusty companions and guardians as well.

What about the Miniature Pinscher?

Miniature Pinschers, also known as “mini pinschers” (or “Min-Pins”) on the other hand, are known for being alert, spirited, and fearless dogs.

miniature pinschers are relatively small in size, ranging from 10-12 inches tall. They have easily recognizable docked tails and cropped ears just like Doberman Pinschers.

Truthfully, it may seem like the only difference between Miniature Pinschers and Doberman Pinschers is their size.

Miniature pinschers being the Doberman's seemingly smaller counterpart, have also earned themselves the title the “King of Toys” being that they are considered toy dogs but are larger than most and are physically quite similar in appearance to Doberman Pinschers.

Interesting. Are Miniature Pinschers just small Doberman Pinschers then?

Contrary to popular belief, Miniature Pinschers and Doberman Pinschers are not actually related.

While it is true that Miniature Pinschers bear a lot of similarities to Doberman Pinschers in terms of their disposition and appearance, Miniature Pinschers are not just smaller versions of Doberman Pinschers.

They have a lot of traits and qualities that are unique distinctly unique to their breed.

How did Miniature Pinschers come about?

The Miniature Pinscher is a dog breed that traces its roots to early Germany.

Several hundred years ago, these dogs were specifically bred to be barnyard ratters. It was the primary goal of Miniature Pinschers to keep rats and other rodents away from horse stables.

Miniature Pinschers count Daschunds, Italian Greyhounds, and Terriers as their ancestors.

And, Doberman Pinschers?

Doberman Pinschers on the other hand, were bred in the late 1800s by a German tax collector named Louis Doberman. Basically, he wanted a dog to serve as both his protector and companion.

Dogs of this breed count Short-haired Pinschers, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Greyhounds as their ancestors.

So now we see that the uncanny similarities of Miniature Pinschers and Doberman Pinschers should not be that big of a mystery.

Are they related at all? Even slightly?

Both Mini Pinschers and Doberman Pinschers share the similar ancestors. And since both dog breeds originated in Germany, some may easily assume that Miniature Pinschers and Doberman Pinschers are directly related.

Perhaps it would be a good compromise to say that the two dog breeds are distant cousins. However the bottom line is that Miniature Pinschers and Doberman Pinschers are both unique in their own right.

Perhaps their similarities stem from a lucky coincidence but it is still important for owners of both Miniature Pinschers and Doberman Pinschers to know what makes each of their loyal companions or each dog breed distinctly unique from the rest.

Thanks Lee. We really appreciate it.

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