Articles — German Pinscher

  German Pinscher Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 2003 Lifespan: 12-14 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The origin of the German Pinscher is, well Germany. It used to be known as the Smooth-haired Pinscher. This breed was first mentioned in dog books in 1884. But, there were also drawings of similar dogs that date back to 1780. The source of German Pinscher breeding was traced back to 1836, though. At that time, the German Pinscher surpassed the popularity of other breeds called Mops and the Pug. In the...