Stubborn
Clownish
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Strong
Willed
Aggressive

Active
Curious
Playful
Adventurous
Funny
Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal

United States

United States

Chihuahua, American Pit Bull Terrier

Affenpinscher and Japanese Chin

2003

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Fawn
Brown
Brindle
Gray
White
White

Black
White
Sable
Silver

Chipits have short coats.

Chin-Fenpinschers have medium-length coats.

A Chipit can have a litter of 2-4 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Chin-Fenpinscher can have a litter of 1-3 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Chipits are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Chin-Fenpinschers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Color Dilution Alopecia

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Spina Bifida

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Corneal Dystrophy

Eye
Hip
Blood
Spine
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

Chipits are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Chin-Fenpinschers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chipit, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chin-Fenpinscher, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chipits usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Chin-Fenpinschers usually need at least 20 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Chipit is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Chin-Fenpinschers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Ideally, Chipit should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Chin-Fenpinscher should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-35 pound (9 - 16 kg) Chipit feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 5-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Chin-Fenpinscher feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Chipit is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Chin-Fenpinscher is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chipit is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Chin-Fenpinscher is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Chin-Fenpinschers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Chipit is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Chin-Fenpinschers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Chipits have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Chin-Fenpinschers are not the best choice for families with kids.

Chipits are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Chin-Fenpinschers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Chipits are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Chin-Fenpinschers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Chipits are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Chin-Fenpinschers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Chipits are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Chin-Fenpinschers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.