per year. Characteristics The German Pinscher is of medium size, with weights for both dogs and bitches in the range and a height at the withers between 45 and The coat is dense, short and smooth; it may be either black-and-tan or self-coloured red, this varying from a light stag-red to a dark reddish brown. References Animal breeds on the GEH Red List Dog breeds originating in Germany FCI breeds