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Workingmedium🌍 Austriawatch and companion dog; versatile farm dog
Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher
Alert, spirited, protective, good-natured
Popularity
589
Farmyard guardian and ratter; lively, watchful, and devoted to its people.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
thick double coat with short to medium-long, smooth, close-lying outer coat and thick short undercoat
Colors
fawn, red, black and tan, may have white markings
Male height
18–20 in
Female height
17–19 in
Male weight
30–45 lb
Female weight
25–40 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
2
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
1
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
