The Miniature Pinscher is structurally a well balanced, sturdy, compact, short-coupled, smooth-coated dog. He naturally is well groomed, proud, vigorous and alert. Characteristic traits are his hackney-like action, fearless animation, complete self-possession, and his spirited presence.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size -10 inches to 12½ inches in height allowed, with desired height 11 inches to 11½ inches measured at highest point of the shoulder blades. Disqualification -Under 10 inches or over 12½ inches in height. Length of males equals height at withers. Females may be slightly longer.
Pug
Origin: China
Height: 9 -11 inches
Weight: 14 - 18 lbs
Coat: Short and smooth with thick undercoat.
Color: Black, apricot or silver- fawn with black mask. Small amount of white on chest, feet or belly allowed.
Standard: Head: Large, massive, and round. Eyes: Very large, dark, prominent. Ears: Small and thin, rose or button. Muzzle: Short, broad and deep. Nose: Black or self-colored to coat. Bite: Slightly undershot. Neck: Short and thick, well developed dewlap. Top line: level. Chest: Wide. Body: Short, square and cobby. Legs: Strong and straight. Feet: Neither round or long, well split. Tail: Curled tightly over hip. Movement: Smooth flowing gait, with graceful movements. Temperament: Alert, and a good family pet.
Chihuahua
Origin: Mexico
Height: 5 -10 inches
Weight: 1-7 lbs.
Coat: Short&smooth or Long & soft
Color: All colors
Standard: Head: Rounded, "apple-dome" skull, with a short muzzle. Eyes: Set wide apart, full and dark in color. Ears: Large and erect. Neck: Slender and slightly arched. Chest: Deep but not barrel shaped. Ribs are well sprung. Body: Back is level, straight and as short as possible. Legs: Forelegs are straight, fine and set well under the body. Hind legs are positioned well under the body, with bent hocks. Feet: Small with soft pads and toes separated but not spread. Tail: Medium length, carried upwar, low, or curled over back but never tucked. Movement: Smooth flowing gait with graceful movements. Temperament: Alert and a good family pet.**** The Chihuahua is the smallest dog in the world & comes in 2 varieties, the short coated and the long coated .
Dachshund
Origin: Germany
Height: 6-11 inches
Weight: 6-16 lbs
Coat: Smooth short, Wiry rough or Long fine &silky
Color: reds or yellows with some black tips, two color black&tan, gray & tan, chocolate & tan, merle (dapples), harlequin and brindle.
Standard: Head: Long and tapering symmetrically, with slight arched skull. Eyes: Medium sized, oval and dark in color. Ears: Set near top of head and long. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black or self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Long, muscular and slightly arched. Top: Level. Chest: Deep, long and broad. Body: Long bodied, compact. Legs: Forelegs and hind legs are short, straight and muscular. Feet: Full, compact. Tail: long, carried low or level with back. Movement: Smooth flowing gait, with graceful movements. Temperament: Alert, good family pet, good hunting dog.***** Dachshunds come as miniature and standard, in three different coat types, smooth, wirehair or rough coat and long hair.
