Miniature Pinschers can be good with children if the children are good with dogs! While a Miniature Pinscher will
      tolerate a child, grabbing, pinching, sudden moves and aggressiveness will be met with defensive reactions.
               While Min Pins are often referred to as "The King of Toys" , they are not kid's toys.

     If you have very young, active children, you may want to look at larger, calmer breeds, such as the Golden Retriever,
     Labrador, or German Shepherd.

 
   

     Min Pins are suited to all life styles, from apartment dwelling to outside farm living, young family to single companion.
     His acute hearing makes him an extremely good little watchdog.
                  With the proper training, they can be the best companion dog you have ever owned.
   The Miniature Pinscher makes its own rules, but will bend to yours if treated with affection and care.

                   The Miniature Pinscher is very often described as a "big dog in a little dog's body".

            Here is a wonderful story by Mark E. Smith, that really drives that statement home.