Miniature Pinscher: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	King of Toys • Zwergpinscher • Min Pin

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Miniature pinscher

Two miniature pinscher dogs standing side by side, one with a solid reddish-brown coat and the other with a black and tan coat, both with upright ears.

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