The Miniature Pinscher originated in Germany and named the Reh Pinscher due to his resemblance in structure and animation to a very small species of deer found in the forests. This breed is structurally a well-balanced, sturdy, compact, short-coupled, smooth-coated toy dog. He is naturally well groomed, proud, vigorous, and alert. The natural characteristic traits which identify him from other toy dogs are his precise Hackney gait, his fearless animation, complete self-possession, and his spirited presence.

Faults:
Structurally lacking in balance, too long or short-coupled, too coarse or too refined (lacking in bone development causing poor feet and legs), too large or too small, lethargic, timid or dull, shy or vicious, low in tail placement and poor in action (action not typical of the breed requirements). Knotty overdeveloped muscles.

Size:
Desired height 11-11-1/2 inches (28-29 cm) at the withers. A dog of either sex measuring under 10 inches (25 cm) or over 12-1/2x inches (32 cm) shall be disqualified.

Coat and Colour:
Coat smooth, hard and short, straight, and lustrous, closely adhering to and uniformly covering the body.

Colour:
(a) Solid red or stag red.
(b) Lustrous black with sharply defined tan, rust-red markings on cheeks, lips, lower jaw, throat, twin spots above eyes, and chest, lower half of forelegs, inside of hind legs and vent region, lower portion of hocks and feet. Black pencil stripes on toes.
(c) Solid brown or chocolate with rust or yellow markings.