Other Names
Osterreichischer Kurzhaariger Pinscher

Origin
Austria, 1700s

Use
Watchdog, Companion, Hunting

Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 12-14 years of age

Weight & Height
26 to 40 pounds & 14 to 20 inches tall

Known Health Problems
Hip Dysplasia and hereditary heart disease

Temperment
Generaly relaxed with people it knows. It may not do well with other dogs as tends to be dominant and does bite.. This breed needs early socialization.

Living Conditions
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Grooming
Brush coat occasionally

Exercise
If kept as a farm dog, they can get all the exercise they need on their own.. Or they need to at least be taken for daily walks

Coat Texture
Short coat

Coat Colors
Most common coat colors are russet-brown, yellow, streaked brown, With or withough white markings.

Puppies
4-7 Pups per litter

Recognition
Fédération Cynologique Internationale, American Pet Registry