Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Clever

Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Watchful
Trustworthy

Chin-Pins are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Golden Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Chin-Pins aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Choose a Golden Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinscher

German Shepherd, Golden Retriever

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Red
Brown

White
Sable
Gray
Black
Blue

Chin-Pins have short coats.

Golden Shepherds are known for their coat length.

A Chin-Pin can have a litter of 2-5 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 Golden Shepherd can have a litter of 5-10 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.

While the Chin-Pin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Golden Shepherds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Allergies

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests
Allergy Testing
Hip

Chin-Pin has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Golden Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Chin-Pins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Golden Shepherds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Chin-Pins have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Golden Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Walking

Playdate, Run, Play keep away, Walk, Wrestle, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Chase

Chin-Pins 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.

Golden Shepherds 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chin-Pin, it's at least 7 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 Golden Shepherd, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chin-Pins usually need at least 30 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 Golden Shepherds usually need at least 45 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 Chin-Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Golden Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Chin-Pin 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

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) Chin-Pin 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.

For an average 75-80 pound (34 - 36 kg) Golden Shepherd feed 3 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 Chin-Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Chin-Pin is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Shepherd 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.

Chin-Pins are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Golden Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

Golden Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Chin-Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Golden Shepherds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Golden Shepherds are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Golden Shepherds are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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