Pinny-poo Dog Breed

Although the Pinny-poo is a recent hybrid created primarily for companionship, she comes from two proud, super smart, hard working breeds. The extremely popular Poodle has roots in water retrieving as well as truffle hunting and even circus work, whereas the Pinscher was mostly used for hunting and exterminating varmint. This breed is best suited to homes with older (or no) children, non canine pets, and access to fenced outdoor areas. Check out a few pros and cons for those considering the breed:

PROS

• Super intelligent and trainable
• Fairly low maintenance coat
• Not hypoallergenic but may produce less dander than other breeds
• Quiet
• Vibrant and playful into old age
• Protective, loyal and will alert you to anything suspicious
• Fine with non canine pets
• Can live indoors or out, prefers indoors
• Excels in agility training
• Pretty easy to exercise
• Small enough for apartment living

CONS

• Although trainable, they may be stubborn
• Not fully hypoallergenic
• May not get along with other canine pets
• Is known to escape fenced yards
• High energy and high intelligence needs to be stimulated often
• May be more independent than cuddly

The Pinny-poo is a small sized dog that often weighs 6-11 pounds. They are usually light-bodied with thin, long heads with small, round eyes and ears that fold forward and hang next to the head (although some stand erect). The coat is medium length and unruly, varying in the amount of texture from slightly wavy all the way to semi curly. Keep in mind that Pinny poo information can't be generalized to all pups-- it's based on what proportion of each parent breed is inherited.

Very, very intelligent, the Mini Pinscher Poodle mix will be highly trainable-- if they want to, that is. Be firm and consistent plus offer plenty of praise and treats to keep their attention. They are also quite agile and, if well trained, this means they can hone this energy to participate in agility events instead of escaping fences.

Even a well socialized Pinny-poo dog does better with older kids, they don't care for the in-your-face rough handling a small child is prone too. Also, they are fine around other non-canine pets but are sometimes aggressive towards other dogs. Loyalty, protection and sweetness are displays they offer to their family without being an overly needy velcro dog (although they do enjoy being in the family presence).

This breed is energetic, vibrant, and playful well into old age so these dogs will need at least 30 minutes of outdoor time daily. A fenced yard with some toys, games, and long walks are activities he will enjoy. Make sure your yard is securely fenced, as they are escapists, and they are leashed when walked.

Min Pin and Poodle crosses will vary much more in temperament than their purebred predecessors. This hybrid may be more Poodle like or have more of the Pinscher personality, perhaps it could even be an equal mixture of both! In general, the Pinny-poo temperament is best described as energetic, vibrant, playful and very, very smart. This breed is also usually very sweet towards its family and will enjoy being in their presence, although they aren't overly needy and should be fine while the owner is gone for his/her daily activities.

This breed is better suited for older kids that are not rough or annoying to it-- kids that have been taught how to appropriately handle a pet. Although this breed is protective, they are also pretty quiet and only bark when they feel it is necessary to alert you. Note that it's important to socialize them early because, while many get along just fine with household pets, it may be more difficult for them to fit into a household with multiple dogs. Both parent breeds are very smart and very trainable so with firmness and consistency you should find them quite willing to please.

The Miniature Pinscher x Poodle cross typically has a lifespan of 13-15 years. Since this dog is a hybrid, lifespan and health issues are not easy to predict. Take your time to choose a breeder that you feel is responsible and knowledgeable and remember to schedule regular checkups for your pet. Pinny-poos may inherit conditions (or the potential for them) from either parent so it's best to familiarize yourself with issues common to them. Both the German Pinscher and the Poodle have been popular purebreds for a long time and have quite a small gene pool; this means there are many diseases and disorders that can be passed down to litters. A few of the most reported serious conditions for the parent breeds are:

• Hip Dysplasia
• Bloat
• Cataracts
• Addison's Disease (Adrenal failure)
• Thyroid Disease
• Heart Problems
• Von Willebrand's Disease (affects blood clotting)
• Seizures