Doxie Pin Dog Breed

Below are the details and specs for the Doxie Pin dog breed.

These are medium-sized dogs. Their weight ranges between 10 to 25 pounds, and they have a height can reach up to 13 inches. They have life expectancy that ranges between 12 to 14 years.

They are loving and affectionate. They are known for being alert and playful. This breed gets along well with all the family members and are very good with children. Because of their liveliness and high energy, this breed loves to play. Their high sense of alert makes them good watchdogs, but they do not bark that much at strangers. They are very playful and very active.

The Doxie-Pin is a low maintenance breed and only requires occasional bathing. Because of their liveliness and high energy, it is important that this breed is given enough exercise physically and mentally. They are low to non-shedding dogs, so very little grooming is required.

The Doxie Pin doesn't have a detailed history. As a hybrid dog breed, the doxie pin was likely first intentionally bred in the 1980s when the popularity of crossbreed dogs increased.

The early roots of the dachshund trace back to ancient Egypt, where engravings of this breed were seen frequently. Mummified dachshund-like dogs have been found in these ancient burial urns. The dachshund is also the creation of German breeders, and they have traits of German, French, and English hounds and terriers. They were kept by royal courts all over Europe. The first widespread references to the dachshund came in 18th century books. The breed is famous for its use in exterminating badgers and badger-baiting. They were also used for rabbit and fox hunting, hunting deer, and were also known to hunt large game in packs.

On the other hand, history of the other parent, the Miniature Pinscher, is not accurately known. Historical artifacts and paintings indicate that this breed is a very old breed, however factual documentation begins less than 200 years ago.

The Doxie-Pin is a short and stocky dog. They have large, floppy ears that are similar to their Dachshund parent. They have long legs like those of the Miniature Pinscher. These dogs also have a long, thin tail that is sometimes docked. They have a lean build and their short to medium coat is fine and wiry.

The Miniature Pinscher Dachshund mix will vary in size and coat type. The Dachshund is sometimes bred down into a miniature variety, therefore you may be able to obtain an even smaller Doxie Pin. Be warned, dogs bred down in size often come with more health issues even if from a responsible breeder. Also, there are long haired, short-haired (smooth) and wire-haired Dachshunds while the Miniature Pinscher coat is always short; this feature of coat texture and length gives much more variation to the look of your Doxie Pin.

Breeders specialize in knowing the difference a generation can make in temperament and appearance (F1, F1B, F2, F2B, F3 etc.). F1 Doxie Pins are the offspring of the purebred Mini Pinscher and purebred Dachshund while F2 is the result of crossing two F1 Doxie Pins. A "B" after the generation number is referred to as "back-crossing" and denotes a Doxie Pin that has been bred with a purebred Dachshund or Miniature Pinscher.

This breed is loving and affectionate. They are known for being loyal, playful, and social. They enjoy the company of children and other dogs. This breed is active, polite, and curious.

It is very easy to train these dogs, as they are quick to learn. They require a strong and persistent pack leader, as their stubbornness tends to lead to training challenges. Sometimes they would rather play than pay attention. Regardless, the Doxie Pin is pretty quick to pick up on house training. Training can be successful with love and positive reinforcement.

This breed gets along very well with families and are excellent with children. They are lively and have high energy. Their alertness makes them good watchdogs, but they do not tend to bark at strangers. These dogs are playful and active.

These are naturally healthy dogs, but can suffer from common health issues like hip dysplasia and ear infections.

Below is a list of health issues common in Doxie Pins: