Description

For a developing breed, Carlin Pinschers are very similar in appearance. The Carlin Pinscher has no breathing problems due to the fact that they have some of the Miniature Pinscher's muzzle. The Pug has given them thicker legs and a stronger looking body. The coat is Pinscher. The color that it is being bred for is black and tan.

Origin

Originally called the Pug-Pin, this breed began as a cross between the contribute to Carlin Pinscher type, have been, and are being introduced to the gene pool as well. The name Carlin comes from the Pug, as in some countries the Pug is known as the Carlin. It was decided in 1998 to create a new breed. The idea came from three friends of Grant Milionta's. Their names were Isabeau Morgan, Katushka Vitrichenko, and Kawika Buenafe. During 1992 in France, Isabeau and Katushka saw dogs looking like miniature Rottweilers. The owner told them that they were a cross of Pugs and English Toy Terriers. In Honolulu Kawika also saw a dog looking like a toy Rottweiler. Kawika was told by the owner that the dog was a cross of a Miniature Pinscher and a Pug. Some time later when Kawika and Isabeau went on vacation, they left their champion Miniature Pinscher stud dog, that they co-owned, with an owner of a black Pug. When they returned from their vacations, they found that their stud dog had accidentally bred the black Pug. Three puppies were born, all looking like miniature Rottweilers. All three were fixed and one went to Grant Milionta. Grant's dog was named Snooz. Many people wanted a dog like Snooz and someone even tried to steal her. After much research and planning, Grant then decided to create a new breed based on Snooz, along with the help of Isabeau, Katushka, and Kawika. It was decided that the red Miniature Pinscher, used to breed Snooz, should be used and bred to black Pugs. Female Pugs were used because they are accustomed to having large headed pups. Using these dogs, all puppies born had a black and tan coat, of which is dominant of solid black. Today the Carlin Pinscher is being carefully bred for selected traits by an earlier breed club consisting of Grant, Isabeau (who is stilling working with her Miniature Pinschers), Katushka, and Kawika (who are also still working with Miniature Pinschers and Greyhound adoptions). The Carlin Pinscher is not quite a purebred dog. A purebred dog is one that has a documented history of ancestry -called a pedigree- of many, many generations of the same type. At this time most Carlins have only one or two generations of documentation. In the near future the Carlin Pinscher will be applied to various clubs as a developing breed.

Temperament

According to Isabeau, one of the Carlin Pinscher's original developers, This is an even-tempered breed, exhibiting stability, playfulness, great charm, dignity, and an outgoing, loving disposition. Most puppies, raised with gentle, respectful children, grow into respectful, gentle dogs. Obedience training is a must for all dogs, as an ill-behaved dog is more likely to harm a child due to lack of manners.

Height

Height: 11 to 13 inches (28-33 cm.)

Weight

Weight: 12 to 14 pounds (5-6 kg.)

Known Health Problems

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Conditions for Living

The Carlin Pinscher is good for apartment life. It is very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. The Miniature Pinscher should be protected from the cold.

Exercise Requirments

daily to fulfill their primal canine instinct to walk. In addition, they should be given regular opportunities to run and play. Make sure any yard in which they can run loose has a fence high enough to prevent their determined efforts to escape and explore.

Life Expectancy

About 15 or more years.

Grooming

The Carlin Pinscher's smooth, short-haired, hard coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and shampoo only when necessary. Loose hair can be remove by wiping over with a warm, damp washcloth. This breed is an average shedder.

Group

Toy