Appearance: Sleek, no-frills, streamlined dog (about knee-high). Elegant but honestly doggy. Muscles ripple beneath shimmering coat (red, black, or blue with red accents). Long, wedge-shaped head; dark, alert, eager eyes. Moves with strong, free-and-easy gait.

Traits & Characteristics: Among Germany's oldest breeds, prototype for other pinschers. Energetic, super-intelligent. Originally a rat catcher, trainable for all canine work. Confident companion, up for anything.

Origins: Germany.