Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Clever

Stubborn
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Obedient
Dominant
Loyal
Trainable
Fearless
Good-natured

Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinscher

Rottweiler, Cane Corso Italiano (Italian Mastiff)

Unknown

1990s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
White
Red
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Sable
Brindle

Chin-Pins have short coats.

Italian Mastweilers have coats that can be either short or medium in 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.

An Italian Mastweiler can have a litter of 6-12 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.

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

Italian Mastweilers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Italian Mastweilers 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

Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hypothyroidism
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging

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

Italian Mastweiler has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Walking

Biking, Hiking

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.

Italian Mastweilers 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 Italian Mastweiler, it's at least 15 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 Italian Mastweilers 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.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
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 95-120 pound (43 - 54 kg) Italian Mastweiler feed 3.5 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 an Italian Mastweiler is somewhere $3.40 - $4.50 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 an Italian Mastweiler is between $101 - $134. This makes an average of $1212 - $1608 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 make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

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

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

Italian Mastweilers are not dog-friendly.

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

Italian Mastweilers are not very stranger friendly.

Chin-Pins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Italian Mastweilers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.