| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| miniature pinscher |
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| breed of lively toy dog originating in Germany in the late 19th cent. It stands from 10 to 12 in. (25.4–30.5 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 8 to 10 lb (3.6–4.5 kg). Its short, smooth, flat-lying coat may be red, black with tan markings, or brown marked with rust or yellow. The miniature pinscher, a member of the terrier family, resembles the Doberman pinscher. It makes an excellent house pet and watchdog. See dog. |
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