Harlequin Miniature Pinscher

However in the 1920 s due to controversy the harlequin version of the miniature pinscher was removed from the breed standard and was forced to start their own breed classification.

Harlequin miniature pinscher. The harlequin pinscher also known as was a piebald merle piebald piebald variety of miniature pinscher. It is believed that these unique coloured dogs were the result of cross breeding of miniature pinscher with either some breed of merle hound or merle herding dog but its exact ancestors are still unknown. The harlequin pinscher was created in germany in the late 18th century by crossing the miniature pinscher with various other small terrier breeds such as the rat terrier and the toy fox terrier. 1 premier harlequin pinscher registry.

After world war ii the breed was almost extinct but a group of breed fanciers are working hard at establishing this rare breed as a registered purebred. Black dominant in nature. The harlequin pinscher is a type of miniature pinscher which is a toy sized dog. All other colors are dilutions or modifications to these 3 colors.

There are a variety of coat colors and patterns in the harlequin and miniature pinschers. We are located in southeast arkansas hilltop acres is a 5 star super highway breeder with hpa. Nancy anderson director 430 200 8170 text only janice burns co director. It originated in germany where it was used to kill rats and mice.

It is known by several different names including the harlequin pinscher spotted pinscher merle pinscher harlequin miniature pinscher and the harlequin min pin. It is believed that a merle hound or herding dog was infused into the breed to create the harlequin pattern as this pattern was not seen in any terrier breed previously.