Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Steady
Spirited
Assertive

Playful
Agile
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Companionable
Athletic
Clever
Mischievous

Shih Apsos are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Italian Grey Min Pins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Shih Apsos as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Italian Grey Min Pins aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu

Miniature Pinscher and Italian Greyhound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Shih Apsos are known for their coat length.

Italian Grey Min Pins have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Shih Apso can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Italian Grey Min Pin can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Kidney Problems
Liver Problems
Bladder Stones and Infections

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease

Ear Infections
Allergies
Eye Disease
Hernia
Reverse Sneezing
Dental Problems

Periodontal Disease
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Congenital Eye Defects

Wellness Check
Chest X-rays
Dental and Oral Examinations
Clinical Exam
Eye and Ear Examination

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Diagnostic Imaging
Electronic Nerve Response and Activity Test
DNA

Shih Apsos are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Italian Grey Min Pins' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Shih Apsos need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Italian Grey Min Pins need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Shih Apsos have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Italian Grey Min Pins sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Shih Apso dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Italian Grey Min Pins bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walking, Tracking, Nose work, Freestyle, Fetch, Long walks, Loves swimming, Playing Ball, Holidays, Sleeping, Eating Snacks, Toys, Walk, Brushing, Chase, Shake, Walks, family, W, Walks, Dog Parks, Cuddling, Play, Running, Cuddles, Family play, Hiking, Playdate, Shake hands, Discipline, Stay

Beach activites, Playing, Running, Cuddling, Watching tv, Sleeping

Shih Apsos are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Shih Apso dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Italian Grey Min Pins are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shih Apso, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian Grey Min Pin, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shih Apsos usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Italian Grey Min Pins usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Shih Apsos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Italian Grey Min Pin is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Shih Apso should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Italian Grey Min Pin should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Shih Apso is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Italian Grey Min Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shih Apso is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Grey Min Pin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Shih Apso has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Italian Grey Min Pin is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Shih Apsos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Italian Grey Min Pin is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Shih Apsos are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Italian Grey Min Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Shih Apsos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Italian Grey Min Pins are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Shih Apsos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Italian Grey Min Pins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Shih Apsos have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Italian Grey Min Pins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.