The German Pinscher has been recognized in Germany, its country of origin, since 1879. It was brought back from near extinction by Herr Werner Jung after the Second World War. After noting that no litters of the Deutsche Glattharr Pinscher (German Smooth-Haired Pinscher) were recorded between 1949 and 1957, he literally started over, redeveloping the breed to standard by using an older purebred bitch, Kitti v. Bodenstrand, initially using larger Miniature Pinschers. All present-day German Pinschers stem from this "Founding Mother".

The German Pinscher was recognized by the United Kennel Club in March 1991

Over the years, new breeds were created in Germany and others introduced from foreign countries. The Doberman and Miniature Pinscher gained acceptance world wide, and the Standard Schnauzer found favor at home and abroad. The Standard Pinscher, however, fell into obscurity in its homeland and is now nearly unknown elsewhere. There were only ten litters registered in Germany in 1985. Despite the small numbers, interest has been growing lately to preserve this fine breed. There are only a handful in the USA, where there is an organization to promote them, and their numbers are once again increasing.

The German Pinscher loves to work. They have a natural instinct that makes them excellent watchdogs. But with the ratter background, they will go to ground in a heartbeat.
German Pinschers are willing and quick learners. It is necessary to be firm but gentle with them and obedience classes are strongly advised. Because of their intelligence, they can be stubborn and single minded. Once taught, they will never forget. You have the German Pinscher not only in the beauty classes but also in obedience, agility and even schutzhund.

German Pinschers are a lot of fun. They are enteraining with their antics and have been known to be regular clowns. Your life will never be dull with a German Pinscher living in your home.

They are long lived and will keep their puppy playfulness well into their older years.