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The Austrian Pincer is a multipurpose working dog native to Austria, where it has the distinction of being the only non-odor hound breed of that country. This breed has served as cattle divers, wrappers, watch dogs and personal and property protectors for centuries. By the 20th century the population of the breed, not a pure breed, had fallen to the point that it almost disappeared by the 1970s. Great efforts are now being made throughout Austria to revive the breed through the use of mixed-breed landgrass dogs. Austrian Pincher is also known as Osterreichischer Pinscher, Osterreichischer Kurzharpinscher, Austrian Short-haired Pinscher and Austrian Farm Dog.
Although not a pure breed until the 20th century, the Austrian pinscher is a very old breed that can trace its origins to many centuries ago. Paintings from show dogs of the 1700s, which are actually similar to modern Austrian pincers, and it is widely agreed among fanatics that these are the earliest known definitive records of the breed. Since those dogs were already in modern form, it is quite likely that the breed is quite old, and many think that the breed existed in their homeland for many centuries, and possibly more than a millennium ago.
The Austrian pinscher is a member of a group of breeds of dogs known as the Pinscher / Schnauzer family. There are several breeds in this family that are native to German-speaking lands. Although some of these dogs have been reared for companionship, the majority were originally multi-purpose farm dogs. Their primary jobs included leaving cattle, leaving cattle, alerting owners of strangers’ attitudes, and personal and property protection. Along with the Austrian pinscher, the breeds that always live in this group include the three breeds Affenpinscher, Miniature Pinscher, German Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher and Schnauzer, which almost always appear with the Danish (Swedish) farm dog. Brussels Griffen, Rotweiler, German Shepherd Dog, Lochan and all four Swiss Mountain Dogs are occasionally included, although their inclusion is quite controversial.</p
Because many mixed-breed dogs have been admitted to its lines, Austrian pincer is significantly more variable than other modern breeds. Breed almost exclusively for its ability to function for the last few decades, this dog is without exaggerated features and is among the most common-looking of all dog breeds. It is generally similar to the better known German Pincher, but is more heavily built and is considerably less sophisticated in appearance. Austrian pinscher is a medium-sized breed. Most breed members stand between 16½ and 19½ inches at the shoulder, although it is not less than 13 inches or up to 22 inches long for an individual dog. The Austrian pincer is sturdy, but not coarsely built, and looks rather powerful and capable of sticky. Most individuals weigh between 20 and 50 pounds and average 25 to 40 pounds. The Austrian pinscher is a working dog and should appear fit and muscular, although perhaps not identical to other breeds. Most Austrian pinschers are fairly elongated, but this feature is not very high. At one point, the Austrian pincer’s tail was docked to an length of an inch or two. This process has fallen out of favor and is actually illegal in most parts of Europe. The natural tail of this breed is quite variable with some dogs, with one with a tightly curly tail and others with almost a straight.
The gestation period in lasts for 60-64 days
The primary period of the reproductive cycle of the female is called Proestrus and goes on for around 9 days. During this time the females begin to draw in males. The subsequent part is the Estrus when the bitch is receptive to the male. It goes on for around 3 to 11 days. The third part is the Diestrus. Usually, it happens around day 14. In this period the bitch’s discharge changes for distinctive red and reaching its end. The vulva gets back to average, and she will no longer allow mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time span between heat periods ordinarily keeps going around a half year. The litter size ranges between 6 to 8 puppies at a time.
They should perform well on high quality dog food, whether it is commercially manufactured or prepared with the supervision and approval of your veterinarian. Any diet should be appropriate for the age of the dog (puppy, adult or senior). Some dogs are at risk of being overweight, so watch your dog’s calorie consumption and weight level. Treatment training can be an important aid, but giving too much can lead to obesity. Know which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not. If you have any concerns about your dog’s weight or diet, check with your vet. Clean, fresh water must be available at all times.
They in general have high energy levels. The breed is very active and requires regular exercise to avoid being bored and unhappy. Boredom leads to undesirable behavior. Play sessions indoors, indoors or outdoors, will keep one happy and well-adjusted. However, these sessions must be a securely fenced yard and, when on foot or hike, leased to an Australian. The Australian team should never run loose – their tendency to hunt is very strong, and they may not be able to resist running to chase a cat or squirrel, and chase their prey so far away from home Are that they cannot find their way.
It does not appear that any health studies have been done for this breed. As a result it is difficult to make any statement as to his health. Most think that the Austrian pincher is a healthy breed that suffers from low rates of genetically inherited health conditions. Since the breed numbers are so low, there is great concern among breeders and radicals that the health of this breed will be compromised. To prevent this from happening, KOB has continually explored new animals, along with rigorous breeding processes, in the hope that they will expand the gene pool. Most sources claim that the breed has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years, although it is unclear what the estimate is based on.
Although health studies have not been conducted on Austrian pinschers, they are for closely related breeds. Based on this information, some of the health issues involved in Austrian pincer may include: