I adopted my puppy last week from a shelter and they said he was a chihuhua mix. I was looking at pictures, and I sort of think he looks like a "Chipin" which is a chihuhua and min pin. Can someone tell me what they think and if they think he will get very big? Thanks so much!
Pictures:http://www.flickr.com/photos/21247843@N05/?saved=1
2007-11-26 03:50:23 · 17 answers · asked by breleigh81 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Very pretty pup! She does look like she has a smaller frame and I'm guessing she'll stay small (though obviously grow a little bigger).
I have a Min Pin mix and esp. as a pup, she was VERY high energy. She would jump almost straight up like she was on springs. I was told this is a Min Pin characteristic.
Good luck with the new addition!
2007-11-26 04:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by Mera 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If the pup is fine boned and small and the length of the back is relatively short in comparison to the limbs then it likely has some Mini-pin in it. The colouring can be any of the breeds mentioned already.
Another possibility is Rat Terrier with floppy ears.
Chi x Mini Pin certainly consistant, although you'd expect the ears to be standing up as with Rat Terrier.
2007-11-26 04:10:40 · answer #2 · answered by JackCare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To tell you the truth, I don't even see the chihuhua in this dog at all. I just see MinPin. I used to have one and she was mistaken for a Chihuhua all the time.
But, it is still perfetly possible that this is a chichuhua/minpin mix and that the minpin characteristics are just showing up more.
I doubt this dog will get very big. Maybe 12 pounds at the most. My minpin was the runt of her litter and she weighed in at 4-5 pounds but was unusually small for a minpin.
Cute dog and contrats on adopting!!!
2007-11-26 03:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Chely V 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He is adorable I don't see much chihuhua I would agree with you on the chipin, and I don't think he will be big at all
2007-11-26 03:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
looks like a doberman or manchester terrier or a min pin mix. its very difficult to determin the out come of a mixed breed/mutt. if he has got some chilhuaha in him and a bigger dog he could be anywhere between them two breeds.
2007-11-26 03:54:22 · answer #5 · answered by ¸.•*´`*♥ AyYıldız ♥*`´*•.¸ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Looks strongly minpin - maybe a little chi or terrier. We have a rescue that looks just like him and he is a 7 lb./1 yr. old sweetheart - the home that adopts him will adore whatever this mix is (he does not have the nervousness of a chi or the bark of a terrier). Bless you for adopting a shelter animal. Your baby is adorable and i know you're gonna love him...Good Luck!
2007-11-26 04:03:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
your right he does look Chihuahua and Minature Pincher or maybe Manchester Terrier. If a shelter says Mix they dont know the other breed of parent. They only know one of them. Hes very cute good luck.
2007-11-26 03:54:57 · answer #7 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
....or possibly part Manchester Terrier. Adorable!!!! I bet more people would be adopting if they knew that fabulous puppies like these are waiting for them at shelters.
p.s. join Start Puppy Training, it's a great list to be on - all positive, and a lot of great trainers post on there.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/spt/
2007-11-26 03:55:57 · answer #8 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
he does look like a chipin. i work at a pet store and we have one that looks just like that. he will probably be 5-8 pounds
2007-11-26 04:02:35 · answer #9 · answered by Mindy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your puppy is a Min Pin! Theres no chihuahua in your puppy at all.
2007-11-26 04:08:13 · answer #10 · answered by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋