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Chipin

Chihuahua / Miniature Pinscher Hybrid

The Chipin is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Chihuahua and the Miniature Pinscher. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses.

"Here are some pictures of my wonderful little Chipin, Duke at about year old. I didn't know there was an actual name for his "hybrid" until recently, nor did I know they were so popular. Duke is almost 17 pounds of pure muscle, is very strong and just turned one about when this picture was taken. He's a ball full of energy, he's very playful, loyal, loving and definitely full of character!! His dad was a very large Min Pin and his mom was a good sized Chihuahua. He loves playing with my husband and his favorite thing to do is go for walks and car rides with me. He is very well tempered and well loved. He definitely needs exercise and appreciates it when he gets it! He is very intelligent and loves to learn, his only naughty habits are jumping and barking. But he's getting better and is definitely a puppy! His sister Daisy (yep, Daisy Duke lol) from the same litter lives next door to me with my best friend and they LOVE to play with each other. Daisy is a few pounds lighter with a curly tail and pointier face and head, she is pure beige (same color as his lightest coloring)."

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club

"This is our Chipin Sophie. My boyfriend and I rescued her from the pound a couple of months ago, and we think she is about 1 year and 4 months old. She is an awesome dog! She has the coloring and lean body of the Min Pin (she is only 9 lbs), and the face of a Chihuahua. At first she was scared of everything, even stairs, but she got over her fears quickly. We think it was because she was a stray and had been moved around so often in such a short period of time. Now she is a little fireball and thinks everyone on the planet is here just to love on her. She is great with other dogs and with kids although she can be a little shy at first. Sophie loves, loves, loves her walks and likes to burrow (especially into fresh warm laundry). We live in a small apartment and she seems to be fine in here as long as we exercise her regularly. She has been easy to train (she knows sit, down, stay, come, rollover, bow, stand, speak, and shake... all in a month!) although she can be a bit stubborn and she has "accidents" every once-in-a-while. She also likes to eat things around the apartment while we are not home including water bottles, potpourri, and clothing. Even so we love her to death! She is the sweetest thing around and we were so happy to be able to finally give her a loving permanent home where we can spoil her for the rest of her life."

"Sophie and I are both huge fans of the Dog Whisperer! Although we don't own any of his books, we watch the show at least twice a week. I watched the show even before we got a dog, so from the beginning my boyfriend and I have been sure to be pack leaders first and friends second even though we were so excited to take her home. We learned to tell when a dog is trying to assert leadership and how to correct it into submissive behavior. We put up boundaries that include no sleeping on the bed, she has to sit and wait patiently before being fed, no growling, no pulling on walks, no jumping, and for us to stay calm and assertive even when we are angry and want to yell. Cesar's techniques have been great for us! I've noticed that Sophie responds much better to a stern, calm "no" or "off" rather than in an angry voice. I also think she respects us for having rules and it is much easier for us to control her around the home and especially when we have guests over. Cesar also taught us that walks aren't just for fun... dogs really need them. It is easy to tell the days Sophie has gotten long walks because she doesn't pounce on our faces anymore. This has especially been a useful bit of information! I believe that if we are consistent Sophie will continue to become more and more balanced."

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Chipin Brothers Mello and BB at 2 years of age (Chihuahua / Min Pin hybrids)

Chipin Brothers Mello and BB at 2 years of age (Chihuahua / Min Pin hybrids). "The Chipins are from the same litter. The tan one's name is Mello. The mostly black/multicolored one's name is BB. BB is the alpha-male which is surprising because Mello is more protective. BB's favorite toy is a wool knot with a squeaker and Mello's is a tennis ball. They both love raw hides... in fact, they fight frequently over one hide even when two are available. They are my loves!"

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Snoop, the Chipin (Min Pin / Chihuahua hybrid) at 9 months old

Snoop, the Chipin (Min Pin / Chihuahua hybrid) at 9 months old. "He is extremely playful and protective. He doesn't put up with anything from bigger dogs and he loves to play and always wants to cuddle. Great dog!"

Snoop, the Chipin (Min Pin / Chihuahua hybrid) at 9 months old