Mini Fox Pinscher

The Mini Fox Pin gets its name from its parent breeds: the Toy Fox Terrier and the Miniature Pinscher. The Toy Fox Terrier, a cross between the Smooth Fox Terrier and several toy breeds including the Italian Greyhound, Toy Manchester Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, and Chihuahua, is an All-American breed. It was developed in the early 1900s in the United States to hunt rodents, especially rats. However, the breed quickly became popular as a pet and show dog because of its size, agility, and quick wit. Since then, Toy Fox Terriers have developed a reputation for being loyal and amusing family companions. Because Toy Fox Terriers are relatively new and composed of several other purebreds, it took some time for the breed to stabilize. As such, it was only recently recognized as a purebred by the American Kennel Club in 2003. The history of the other parent, the Miniature Pinscher, is widely debated. It is generally agreed that these dogs date back thousands of years; however, the earliest documentation of this breed is only from 19^th century Germany. Although it is not exactly clear how the Miniature Pinscher came to be, it is likely a descendent of the Standard German Pinscher, Italian Greyhound, Dachshund, as well as other small breed terriers. In fact, the word “Pinscher” means biter or terrier in German. Accordingly, it was bred widely in Germany and Scandinavian countries to hunt rats and small vermin. It started gaining popularity as a hunting and companion dog throughout Europe in the late 1800s. Eventually, the “Min Pin” migrated to North America by the early 20^th century and was recognized by the AKC shortly thereafter in 1925. Today, it is known for its energy and authoritative presence, which is why some know Min Pins as “King of the Toys.” The hybrid of these two purebreds, the Mini Fox Pin, is fairly established and thought to have originated in the early 1900s when both parent breeds were present and popular in the United States. It was likely bred to create an energetic, robust, and small hunter and companion dog in the United States. Nonetheless, this hybrid is not recognized by the AKC and varies widely in temperament and appearance. Accordingly, Mini Fox Pin breeders should be thoroughly researched if you are considering purchasing a puppy from them.