Miniature Pinscher Club
It is believed that the first Min Pins arrived in Britain in 1938, although the breed had already gained popularity in the USA some ten years earlier. In 1948 a determined and successful effort was made to popularize the breed in this country, and stock was imported from the Continent and the USA. The Miniature Pinscher Club of Great Britain was formed in 1955 and exists to safeguard and improve the breed. Today the Club has approaching 200 members, with membership spread from Lands End to Aberdeen.
Join Us
Discover the passion behind the Miniature Pinscher Club of Great Britain. Join us in celebrating the unique bond between dogs and their owners. Membership offers exclusive access to events, resources, and a community of fellow dog enthusiasts.
To apply for membership please download the form and return to the club secretary with the appropriate fee. All membership applications are considered on an individual basis at each committee meeting.
Single Membership
£7.00
Joint Membership
£10.00
Junior Membership
£2.00
Overseas Membership
£10.00
Further information on joining our Club
Memberships are due for renewal on the 1st of January each year
The Club’s rules state that subscriptions unpaid on 1 March 2022 will result in that person’s membership being cancelled. If you have not already done so, please renew your membership now otherwise you will have to re-apply. Only fully paid up members in accordance with Club rules will receive voting papers.
Mrs Katherine French
27 Tilston Road, Walton, Liverpool, L9 6AH
Tel 07870618847 Email: miniaturepinscherclub@gmail.com
The Club is encouraging members to set up standing orders to pay their membership it’s really simple to do and means that each year you don’t have to worry about digging out the Cheque Book and finding an envelope and stamp. Should you wish to set up a standing order please use the following bank details Lloyds Bank S/C 30-91-60 A/N 03062834 – if paying by Standing order or Bank Transfer please ensure you are paying the correct amount and please use the surname that your membership is under as the payment reference.
Please note the Miniature Pinscher Club complies with the Data Protection Act and new GDPR Regulations. Your details will be held on computer, but will only used by the Miniature Pinscher Club and disclosed to the Kennel Club. You can request at any time to see what personal details the club holds about you
Please note that it is the club policy to bank all cheques as received. If for whatever reason your membership application does not proceed, we will refund the membership fee in full.
Membership start date commences on the date your application is approved by the committee and not the date you submit your form.
Applications towards any members awards and trophies count from the date membership is approved NOT the date of application. In the case of MPOTY any qualifying event for that year counts as a qualify e.g. membership approved in 2022 count as qualifier for 2022 MPOTY to be held at the 2023 AGM
Once approved members will be send a pack outlining the club code of ethics and rules (these can also be found on our website), details of recommended health testing which new members are strongly advised to adhere to and social media guidelines.
The Club’s rules state that subscriptions unpaid on 1 March 2022 will result in that person’s membership being cancelled. If you have not already done so, please renew your membership now otherwise you will have to re-apply. Only fully paid up members in accordance with Club rules will receive voting papers.
Mrs Katherine French
27 Tilston Road, Walton, Liverpool, L9 6AH
Tel 07870618847 Email: miniaturepinscherclub@gmail.com
The Club is encouraging members to set up standing orders to pay their membership it’s really simple to do and means that each year you don’t have to worry about digging out the Cheque Book and finding an envelope and stamp. Should you wish to set up a standing order please use the following bank details Lloyds Bank S/C 30-91-60 A/N 03062834 – if paying by Standing order or Bank Transfer please ensure you are paying the correct amount and please use the surname that your membership is under as the payment reference.
Please note the Miniature Pinscher Club complies with the Data Protection Act and new GDPR Regulations. Your details will be held on computer, but will only used by the Miniature Pinscher Club and disclosed to the Kennel Club. You can request at any time to see what personal details the club holds about you
Please note that it is the club policy to bank all cheques as received. If for whatever reason your membership application does not proceed, we will refund the membership fee in full.
Membership start date commences on the date your application is approved by the committee and not the date you submit your form.
Applications towards any members awards and trophies count from the date membership is approved NOT the date of application. In the case of MPOTY any qualifying event for that year counts as a qualify e.g. membership approved in 2022 count as qualifier for 2022 MPOTY to be held at the 2023 AGM
Once approved members will be send a pack outlining the club code of ethics and rules (these can also be found on our website), details of recommended health testing which new members are strongly advised to adhere to and social media guidelines.
Miniature Pinscher Club Code of Ethics
Miniature Pinscher Club Code of Ethics
Updated March 2023
The club code of ethics is no longer a guideline and now becomes part of the Club rule’s.
All members of the Miniature Pinscher Club undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics.
Club members:
1. Will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
2.Will agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal, or who carries out a caesarean section on a bitch, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.
3. Will agree that no healthy puppy will be culled. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.
4. Will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.
5. Will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.
6. Will agree not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.
7. Will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
8. Will ensure that their dogs wear properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.
9. Will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
10. Will only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
11. Will supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
12. Will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available.
13. Will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind. Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration certificates as stand alone items (not accompanying a dog).
14. Will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or quality of a dog.
15. The loan of a bitch for breeding purposes must be effected through the Kennel Club as per Kennel Club Regulations for loan of a bitch.
16. No bitch will be bred from, which will be under 18 months of age at the time of birth of her puppies.
17. We advise members to have all Miniature Pinschers they own tested for Patella Luxation. Which should be carried out no earlier than 12 months of age and results submitted to the breed health co-ordinator.
18. All dogs that members intend to use as part of any breeding programme must be tested and results submitted to the breed health co-ordinator before any mating takes place.
19. A dam should not have whelped more than 4 litters.
20. The dam should not be over the age of 8 years at the date of whelping
21. Mating’s should not take place between Father & Daughter, Mother & Son or Sister & Brother
22. The dam should not have more than 2 litters delivered by Caesarean Section
23. The dam should have 12 months between each litter
24. A dog should be 12 months of age before it can be used at stud.
Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from club membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel Club and/or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.
Updated March 2023
The club code of ethics is no longer a guideline and now becomes part of the Club rule’s.
All members of the Miniature Pinscher Club undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics.
Club members:
1. Will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
2.Will agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal, or who carries out a caesarean section on a bitch, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.
3. Will agree that no healthy puppy will be culled. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.
4. Will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.
5. Will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.
6. Will agree not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.
7. Will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
8. Will ensure that their dogs wear properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.
9. Will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
10. Will only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
11. Will supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
12. Will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available.
13. Will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind. Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration certificates as stand alone items (not accompanying a dog).
14. Will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or quality of a dog.
15. The loan of a bitch for breeding purposes must be effected through the Kennel Club as per Kennel Club Regulations for loan of a bitch.
16. No bitch will be bred from, which will be under 18 months of age at the time of birth of her puppies.
17. We advise members to have all Miniature Pinschers they own tested for Patella Luxation. Which should be carried out no earlier than 12 months of age and results submitted to the breed health co-ordinator.
18. All dogs that members intend to use as part of any breeding programme must be tested and results submitted to the breed health co-ordinator before any mating takes place.
19. A dam should not have whelped more than 4 litters.
20. The dam should not be over the age of 8 years at the date of whelping
21. Mating’s should not take place between Father & Daughter, Mother & Son or Sister & Brother
22. The dam should not have more than 2 litters delivered by Caesarean Section
23. The dam should have 12 months between each litter
24. A dog should be 12 months of age before it can be used at stud.
Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from club membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel Club and/or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.
The Club Committee
Heather Smith - President - 01978 842515
Susan Colborne-Baber - Vice President - 01227 860220
Donald Smith - Chairman - 01978 842515
Katherine French - Honorary Secretary - 07870 618847
Suzanne Santoriello - Treasurer - 01234 851647
Di Stark - Breed health co-ordinator - 01227 860220
Charlotte Westermann - Newsletter Editor
Penny Mcilroy-Stracey - Committee Member
Aileen Coull - Our Dogs Breed Note Corespondant
Nicola McLoughlin - Committee Member
Jeanette Park - Committee Member
Rebecca Stracey - Committee Member
Simon Parker - Committee Member
Susan Colborne-Baber - Vice President - 01227 860220
Donald Smith - Chairman - 01978 842515
Katherine French - Honorary Secretary - 07870 618847
Suzanne Santoriello - Treasurer - 01234 851647
Di Stark - Breed health co-ordinator - 01227 860220
Charlotte Westermann - Newsletter Editor
Penny Mcilroy-Stracey - Committee Member
Aileen Coull - Our Dogs Breed Note Corespondant
Nicola McLoughlin - Committee Member
Jeanette Park - Committee Member
Rebecca Stracey - Committee Member
Simon Parker - Committee Member
"Pencil Marks"
Pencil Marks is our annual newsletter with information about the club over the past year. Members recieve printed copies in March.
