Dog
Group:
Toy
Pronunciation:
(Chin Pin)
Breed Description:
Owners say that these dogs can sometimes be hyper, chew on things, chase other pets and be very jealous. No doubt they are loving and devoted to their owners but a great deal of early socialization may be needed.
Height:
These dogs may stand between 8 and 12 inches tall at the shoulders.
Weight:
These dogs may weigh between 8 and 10 pounds.
Exercise:
These are active little dogs and they need regular daily exercise to maintain good health and to avoid behavior problems.
Life Expectancy:
The lifespan for the Chin Pin breed of dog is between 8 and 15 years.
Grooming:
For shortcoated dogs grooming requirements are minimal. Regular brushing is necessary to maintain good health and to prevent excess shedding. Regular ear cleaning is also necessary to prevent ear infections.
Origin:
Unknown. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
