Dog
Group:
Toy
Pronunciation:
(CHI-pin, chi-PIN)
Breed Description:
The Chipin breed of dog is not a recognized breed of dog. Instead it is a cross of a Chihuahua and a Miniature Pinscher. This makes it a hybrid dog or a designer dog. The difference between a designer dog and what people commonly refer to as mutts or mixed breeds is the fact that designer dogs are usually bred intentionally. The parents are purebred dogs, often registered. They may even have been health-tested. The ancestry of the designer dog is known, unlike with most mutts and mixed breed dogs. The breeder is trying to produce a certain kind of dog for some reason.
The Chipin breed of dog may combine traits of its Chihuahua and Miniature Pinscher parents or it may resemble one parent more than another. It’s also possible for a breeder to breed two dogs that are Chipins together. This means that the dogs are the result of previous breedings of Chihuahuas and Miniature Pinschers. However, the puppies may still resemble either Chihuahuas or Miniature Pinschers.
If you are interested in a Chipins breed of dog then you should gather information about both the Chihuahua and the Miniature Pinscher. There’s no way to tell exactly how the puppies will turn out or to what degree they will resemble which parent.
In the case of the Chipin breed of dog the dogs can have a face that resembles either a Chihuahua or a Miniature Pinscher. They often have the large, erect Chihuahua ears, though the ears can also fold at the tips. They are usually much larger than the ordinary Chihuahua. All colors are possible, including the typical black and tan Miniature Pinscher coloring. Most dogs seem to have short, smooth coats.
Temperament:
These are energetic, lively, active dogs. They do not always get along with other pets and they need to be well-socialized with other pets and children from a young age in order to know how to behave appropriately. Obedience school is also strongly recommended. The owner should always be in charge. Otherwise these little dogs will run the house.
Height:
The Chipin breed of dog stands around 12 inches tall at the shoulder.
Weight:
The Chipin breed of dog usually weighs between 6 and 18 pounds.
Exercise:
This little dog needs plenty of regular daily exercise to avoid developing behavior problems.
Life Expectancy:
The lifespan of the Chipin breed of dog is around 15 years.
Grooming:
Grooming requirements for the Chipin breed of dog are usually minimal. They typically have a short, dense coat that requires regular brushing. Clean the ears regularly 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.
