Dwarf pinscher is known since the 15th century. This breed served as a fellow traveler and aide of a charioteer. In addition, dwarf pinschers guarded the stables from rats.
Dwarf pinscher in length reaches 30 cm, it is correct and even harmoniously complex. It is not only a decorative dog, the dwarf pincher is bold and fearless.
Pregnancy occurs usually without any complications, the birth of dwarf pinschers also pass fairly easily. Puppy is recommended to take when his age does not exceed 3 months. Until the age of two months, caring for a dwarf pincher puppy will cause a lot of trouble. In the period from 2 to 3 months the puppy becomes independent and more easily tolerates separation from the mother.
How to feed a dwarf pinscher puppy?
Feeding a dwarf pintler puppy will not give you any trouble if you follow the simple rules:
- Artificial feeding is not recommended to start before 6-8 weeks, so do not take the puppy before this time. The first days of the puppy should be fed with the same food that it received from the previous owner. The transition to another diet should be gradual.
- You have to decide what kind of food your dog will feed - industrial or natural. Ideally a combination of ready-made dog food with the addition of natural products. If you choose a natural food, then you need to start it with cereals, soups, and only then introduce meat, fish, eggs, vitamins and minerals. Obligatory dairy products, cheese - as a treat, vegetables, vegetable oil. Feed your puppy just like a child under 3 years old.
- A small puppy needs to be fed 5-6 times a day, from 7 months you can switch to two meals a day. If the dog does not finish eating, remove it until the next dose.
Fresh water should always be freely available. - Do not feed the dog from your table, it will only hurt her. If you are too lazy to cook for a dog separately, it is better to use prepared feeds - they are balanced and contain all the necessary substances. Without consulting with a veterinarian, do not give the dog vitamins and trace elements.
It strikes a variety of nicknames suitable for dwarf pinschers. Since the breed was bred in Germany, then the name of the dog can be given a foreign: Carl, Oscar, Victoria. Also relevant are the nicknames Bob, Babette, Gloria, Sheriff, Columbia.