Faithful companion

Pedigree dog with a history: who the “ÖPi” suits

The "ÖPi" - a loyal companion on four paws(Bild: Markus Wenzel)

The Austrian Pinscher, affectionately known as the "ÖPi", has been with us for 4000 years. This robust fellow was already living in the pile-dwelling settlements of the Stone Age on Lake Mondsee and on the farms of the Danube monarchy. Today, he is a sporty leisure companion - but he is not suitable for every master and mistress.

Adorable from their prick ears to their "post horn" tail, from their clever eyes to their robust build, these are the "ÖPis", the Austrian Pinschers. Some of them wear white boots with their reddish coat, while others are chocolate brown or breadcrumb blonde (nicknamed Semmelhund). They are often mistaken for promenade mixes, although they are pedigree dogs and their pedigree goes back to the turf dog of the pile dwellers in the Neolithic Age.