Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Clever

Calm
Selfish
Controlled
Outright
Tempered
Independent

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

Pudelpointers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Pudelpointers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

​United States

Germany

Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinscher

Poodle, English Pointer

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Red
Brown

Black
Brown

Chin-Pins have short coats.

Pudelpointers have medium-length coats.

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 Pudelpointer can have a litter of 9-11 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.

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

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism

Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Ectropion

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Eye examination

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

Pudelpointer 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.

Pudelpointers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Chin-Pin dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Pudelpointers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walking

Hunt, Hiking, Kayaking, Hunting

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 Pudelpointer, it's at least 10 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 Pudelpointers 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

Pin Brush
Slicker 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 44-66 pound (20 - 30 kg) Pudelpointer feed 2.1 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 Chin-Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Pudelpointer 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 Pudelpointer 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.

Pudelpointer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Pudelpointers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Pudelpointers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Pudelpointers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

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