min pins and IGs?

Question

How well do miniature pinscher and Italian Greyhounds get along? Should I get one before the other? Does gender of either breed matter? I know that IG's get along well with other dogs and that min pins can be a little more aggressive (but not ridculously so). Just looking for opinions and/or experiences

Answer 1

I've actually seen a couple who owns that very same combination of breeds, and they're fine together.

I would suggest getting them both fixed. Not only for health issues that could arise from them not being fixed, but dogs that have been altered usually get along better. It's true that dogs of opposite sexes get along better, but any good owner can have the same genders together.

Just train them both well. Correct aggressive behavior if there is any and reward good behavior.

Answer 2

I am a former long time breeder of the Min Pin who currently raises and rescues. I have 10 that were all introduced at different times into my home and all were 4 years of age and older. In addition I have a 4 1/2 year old IG. From experience you should really have no problem with the two outside of the normal issues ie: pecking order. Pins in general can and want to be independent and in charge. Keeping in mind that you must be the alpha with a Pin an IG will be of no problem. The IG and Smooth coat Dachshund are the stock breeds that created the Min Pin so over the years I have seen many raised together from different backgrounds and have had no problems adjusting. So long as you have a well fenced back yard secure to keep them in so they can run. Pins are still instinctive hunters and will bolt after anything they see that appeals to them. An IG if bolts will be nearly as difficult to retrieve due to their speed. As for breed gender, I have introduced adult males to adult males in a house on the same day and so long as you are the assertive one, they catch on quick enough. Just be reminded that a Pin is like a 2 year old and will challenge you as often as it can. It will try your patience if it is a true Pin by nature so be patient and firm. This big dog in a little package requires a special person to handle them. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Well, i can't speak got italian grayhounds, but i did get a min pin early last year and he did have a few adjustment issues with my very mellow cat. Not necessarily aggressive, but constantly wanting the cat to play. The cat is a much better fighter.
He's almost a year old now and has learned that he and the cat can lay together and he doesn't have to constantly pounce on him - he's maturing. However, if max does see a cat, dog, leaf, squirrel, person, whatever going by out house he goes nuts with barking. So we're working on sociaization with him.

Answer 4

Get the IG first. You are less likely to have dominance issues with the IG over the Min Pin than the other way around. A min Pin might not be as adaptable to a new puppy as an adult IG would be.

Answer 5

Your best bet would be to get one dog of each sex and have them spayed/neutered. Dogs of opposite sexes tend to get along better than 2 of the same. Just watch the temperaments of the parents of the min pin you get - if the parents, especially the mother, have good temperaments, the puppy likely will as well and your chances of them getting along will be much better. These breeds should do fine together.

Answer 6

As long as they're properly socialized any group of dogs can live together fine. If you get one before the other make sure they are introduced away from home. The dog you have first will see home (even the yard) as his/her territory. Neutral ground is best. I had a doberman and a mini poodle that lived together for years without problems.

Answer 7

My miniature pinscher gets along with both cats and dogs as long as I introduce them slowly, and keep reassuring her that she is, indeed, the queen of the world. Ü