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German Pinscher

The German Pinscher is a medium-sized working dog whose ancestry contains a combination of European herding, farming, and livestock guardian breeds. They were originally bred in the 1800s and used as multi-purpose farm dogs, however, their most important task was catching rodents and other vermin. While they may have an intimidating stature, don't let their muscular build and athletic physique fool you.