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

Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively

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

Chesties shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Avoid Chesties as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

United States

Miniature Pinscher and Italian Greyhound

Chihuahua and West Highland White Terrier

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

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Cream
Brown
Black
Fawn
White

Italian Grey Min Pins have short coats.

Chesties have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

While the Italian Grey Min Pin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Chestie breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

Periodontal Disease
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Congenital Eye Defects

Deafness
Cherry Eye

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

X-Rays
Fluorescein Test
Blood Tests
General Physical Examination
Blood Chemistry

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

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

Italian Grey Min Pin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Chestie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Chesties require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

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.

The Chestie is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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

Walks, Road trip, Fetch, Hike, Training, Tug-of-war, Run, Watching tv, Walking, Tug of war, Running

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.

Chesties are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chestie, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Chesties 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.

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

The Chestie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Chestie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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

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

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

Chesties are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Chesties are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Italian Grey Min Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Chesties are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Italian Grey Min Pins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Chesties are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.