The Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. has been an AKC Member Club since 1930. It is dedicated to the Miniature Pinscher and it's objectives are as follows: * To encourage and promote quality in the responsible breeding of pure-bred miniature pinschers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection. * To urge members and/or breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club, Inc. as the only standard of excellence by which the miniature pinscher shall be judged. * To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows.