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If a Miniature Pinscher is raised with children who treat him carefully and kindly, he will adore them and be a trustworthy companion. However, if children are allowed to grab or treat him roughly, even accidentally, he may develop a bad attitude toward kids, or at least want to avoid them as much as possible. The Min Pin is best suited for children age 10 and older.

As with every breed, you should always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he's eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog's food away. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.

Many owners have more than one Min Pin; properly socialized and trained, these dogs get along with other dogs just fine (expect some bossiness as they work out who's top dog). As far as other pets are concerned, the Min Pin's instinct is to chase, so he isn't well suited to homes with small mammals.

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weight issue

Hi! I seem to be fighting a losing battle: Min Pin is slightly overweight. (vet-checked, no signs of diabetes). She ge... (continued)

0 69 Oct 15, 2009 1:50pm by Brenda
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Potty Training & Working 2, HELP!

We just got our 2nd Min-Pin(Jazy Baby) & she is 8wks old now. With only 2wks of paper/potty training,which was going beaut... (continued)

3 513 Oct 15, 2009 1:47pm by Brenda
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