German Pinschers are alert, lively, self-confident, and well-balanced dogs. When you combine these traits with their intelligence and endurance, you get the perfect family, companion, and guard dog.

The Smooth-haired Pinschers typically showcase black coats with light brown markings or display self-colored fur in shades ranging from brown to red, salt and pepper, or greyish blue to black, German Pinschers possess a medium size and a square build.