Unfortunately, the Italian Grey Min Pin is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Lhasapoos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Faithful
Instinctual

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

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

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

Lhasapoos make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

United States

Miniature Pinscher and Italian Greyhound

Poodle, Lhasa Apso

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

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®

Brown

Hazel

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Gray
Black
Brown
Cream

Italian Grey Min Pins have short coats.

Lhasapoos are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Lhasapoo 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.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Kidney Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Addison's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cushing's Disease
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Periodontal Disease
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Congenital Eye Defects

Allergies

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

Hip & Eye

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

Lhasapoos thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

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

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

Fetch, Walk, Road trip, Off-leash

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.

Lhasapoos 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 Lhasapoo, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

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

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

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

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

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

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.

The average per month expenses of a Lhasapoo is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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 Italian Grey Min Pin is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

Lhasapoos make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

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

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

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

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

Lhasapoos 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.

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