Miniature Pinscher
（重定向自Minpin）
![](/Images/godic/202501/27/Miniature_pinscher3124.jpg")
![Miniature Pinscher with uncropped ears](/Images/godic/202501/27/Marabuchi_-_Riley_the_Miniature_Pinscher3124.jpg")
![Miniature Pinscher with cropped ears](/Images/godic/202501/27/Pinczer_miniatura_7563124.jpg")
![Drawing of a pinscher and a miniature pinscher by Jean Bungartz](/Images/godic/202501/27/Bungartz-Pinscher3124.jpg")
Appearance
The Miniature Pinscher is structurally a well balanced, sturdy, compact, short-coupled, smooth-coated dog. They are naturally well groomed, vigorous and alert. Characteristic traits are their hackney-like action, fearless animation, complete self-possession, and spirited presence. Legs should be straight with no bending in or out. The Miniature Pinscher frequently has a docked tail and cropped ears, though the AKC no longer requires ear cropping for shows.