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"A lot of dog in a little body" is perhaps the best description of the Miniature Pinscher or "Minpin." This lively little
dog displays very few characteristics of a toy dog. Many people think of the Miniature Pinscher as a "scaled down" version
of the larger Doberman Pinscher. The Doberman and Miniature Pinscher are separate and very distinct breeds even though
both were developed in Germany.
The minpin has the instincts of a watch dog, despite his tiny stature. The minpin also shows characteristics of a working
dog because he can be trained more easily than the other "toy" dogs.
In 2005 the Miniature Pinscher was ranked number 22 out of 156 breeds in AKC-registered dogs.
The minpin is an animated, playful, loyal, fearless, and loveable little dog. Most minpins are quite the
show-offs, and they love to perform in front of an audience. Because minpins are quite the actors and show-offs, they are
excellent in the show ring. They are easily trained and love the spotlight to be shining directly on them!
The minpin is always ready to play...even into his years. If you don't have a big house with a big yard or you
live in an apartment, it doesn't matter. Minpins can get more than enough exercise in the smallest of places or even on a
short walk. Just playing fetch with his favorite toy will give him the exercise he needs for the day.
It's Just a Dog
Anonymous
From time to time, people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a dog," or,
"That's a lot of money for "just a dog". They
don't understand the
distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog".
Some of my proudest
moments have come about with "just a dog".
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog",
but I did
not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog",
and, in those days of
darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog"
gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you too, think it's
"just a dog", then you will probably understand phrases
like "just a friend", "just a sunrise", or, "just a promise".
"Just
a dog" brings my life the very essence of friendship, trust, forgiveness,
and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings
out the compassion and patience that makes me a better
person.
Because of "just a dog" I will rise early,
take long walks and look
longingly to the future.
So for me, and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment
of
all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the
past and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog"
brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts
away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday
they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but
the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human".
So
the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog", just smile...
Because they "just don't understand".
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