I have a 6 week old miniature pincher/chihuahua mix named "Gotti". I would like some information on what this mix breed of dogs will be like. If there's anyone with this breed who has information, please share.
I rescued this little dog from a abusive home. She is a min. pincher/chihuahua mix and we are looking for a male to breed her with. She is very loving and sweet. She looks like a pincher with black and brown all over her. Please let me know. 11-3-07 (11/03/2007)
By TINA
I don't think my miniature pincher mix has any chihuahua in her, but I noticed that mine has a curly tail. I haven't ever seen any miniature pincher mixes have this trait yet. If anybody has any idea what else she'd be mixed with feel free to reply to this. Her name is Roxi Danger :) 11-13-07 (11/13/2007)
By Jen
Is my 5lb min pin/chi mix too small to breed? I love her to death and would never want to hurt her. A close friend has a min/chi of about the same size and weight. My frankie girl is so little. She is a year and a half old and only weighs 5lbs. This December will be her 3rd heat cycle! Please share any info you have, especially if you have bred min pins or chihuahuas before close to this size! Thank you! Please repost on here or e-mail me at brookelauren88(at)cox(dot)net :) (11/13/2007)
By frankiesmommy
After looking at all these nice pictures I figured I would upload an updated picture of my little guy "Rocky" ... he is about 4 months old, still having some issues with him letting us know when he has to go outside but is a good little guy "most" of the time :) (11/15/2007)
By Kurt
My dog's name is Chi-chi and he is a Chipin. He is very protective and loves attention. He doesn't bark much except when he protects us and our family. He is very sweet and very smart. We love him and he is the best dog we could ever ask for. He does not like people very much and is scared but he would never bark at children. He is 8 years old and a happy boy! (11/17/2007)
This is Bella (on the right). I bought her from a pet store thinking that she was a purebred chihuahua, but as she's getting older (4 months) I think she's some sort of a mix. Her nose isn't short and pointy, and her eyes don't bulge out at all. She's the best dog, and soooo adorable, but I just wanted someone's opinion, is she a mix or full chi? (11/23/2007)
By Kelsey
I had never heard of this breed until about 6 months ago but, I have a Pincher/Chihuahua Mix and he is very friendly, and sweet. He is very sociable! He loves his toys and is always willing to play. He wants to nap nowhere else, but in your lap. I love my dog very much and he is a terrific companion. His name is Lagniappe with stands for "a lil' somethin' extra" I brought home from a friends in New Orleans. He is 7months now and a little over 9lbs, I don't think he will get much bigger. (11/24/2007)
They are a very cute and loving breed, but love to bark! Mostly because they are very protective. My dog Cooper is male and HATES other male humans, but loves females. (11/24/2007)
By Jay
Bowser is a little over 3 mths old and is my sweetheart. He is very sociable and loves to take naps and play fetch. His barking is under control but he is still very vocal. Now I'm just waiting for him to grow into his legs, haha. (11/26/2007)
By Hayla
This is my little girl- Isabella Lily. She is now 17 months old and I was told she's a chihuahua x silky terrier. She looks a lot like some of these dogs, and she is massive with the longest legs. A lot of people say she looks like she's got whippet in here because of her body and legs. Any suggestions on what you think? (12/03/2007)
By Em
This is a picture of my chipin, we named him loopy because of his big ears. He is 8 weeks old in this picture. He is wonderful with kids. He is a lazy dog and likes to sleep a lot. He has brought happiness into our families life :)
He is just soo cute! Now he is 4 months old and he loves to play and chase things in the backyard. We keep him inside and he is getting pretty good at potty training. (12/03/2007)
By Sonja
Hi everyone! This is my new puppy Weiser. I got him right before Halloween this year, and he has been the best companion. He does really well with potty training (although we have had our share of accidents). He sleeps with me in the bed at my neck, and wakes me up every morning when he needs to go out. My best suggestion to those who are potty training is to keep a good regular schedule with them. I hope you all are enjoying your ChiPin's as much as I am =) (12/05/2007)
By Holli
Cali is a 7 month old min-chi. She is SO lovable. She always has to be right next to me and under the covers at night. She has been the easiest puppy to potty train. She is very protective of me (which I appreciate, being a 22 y/o F). (12/06/2007)
By Cali's mom
Sophie is our cutie Chipin mix. We think she has a little terrier in her too. These pictures are at 5 weeks and 6 months. She is the best. She barely needs a leash on walks. She loves walking trails through the woods, playing hide & seek. She also enjoys playing with the cats, dogs, and her toys. She was potty trained at 8 weeks and can sit, lay down, shake, stand up, twirl and fetches. (12/12/2007)
By Latesia & Matt
This is Ramon, he is a little over 4 months old and weights 6 1/2 pounds. I was told he was pure breed chi, but I noticed he looks like a mini-pin. He is the cutest dog ever, very healthy and alert. He seats, fetches and loves playing with his tennis ball. This pic is when he was about 4 weeks old (12/16/2007)
By NF
WOW! Lots of great looking pups posted here. It's interesting that so many pups resemble each other and yet so many others have a look all their own.
This is our little guy. His name is Auggie Ben-Doggie. He is about 3 mos in the pic but about 6 mos now. Talk about a loyal puppy with a naturally protective instinct. I'm very pleased with how well he is turning out. He is clingy though so if you're thinking about getting one, you need to have lots of time to spend your baby.
Cheers. (12/16/2007)
By Dave S.
I picked up my Miniature Pincher Chihuahua mix about a month ago, he was a pound puppy. He was 8 weeks when I got him. Now he is 3 months and just over 2 pounds. I was reading all of your responses and Kaleb seems small compared to all of them. The vet said he is happy and healthy and the cutest she has ever seen. I love this little guy, He is always playful and loves to take naps with me. I am in school and he is very easy to take care of with my busy schedule. (12/17/2007)
By CaraLynne
This is Mia (chipin mix) and she is about 3 years old. We got her from Best Buddies rescue about 1 year ago. She is playful, sweet, incredibly loyal, and loves to take walks. She used to bark all day when we would leave the house, but once we started walking her everyday for at least 30 minutes before leaving she stopped the barking. I am having a baby in about 5 months. We are a little worried about how Mia will react. She is very good with other dogs, but not so much with people. She barks and growls at mostly everyone besides my husband, my mom and our neighbor. We have tried very hard to socialize her, but the behavior remains the same. I am hopeful she will see the baby as part of the pack. Any suggestions to prepare her for the baby? (12/18/2007)
By Lisa
These are wonderful dogs. My suggestion to you is to make sure you walk the dog every day and socialize him as much as possible. You will find that your dog is a great addition to the family. They also love to snuggle and just want to be with you. Good luck!
(12/18/2007)
By Lisa
This is Diamond. A very nice caring dog. She is my world and she knows it. What more can I say? lol. I'm looking for a small male to to breed her with. If you would like, contact me at booki041591 AT yahoo.cm (12/26/2007)
By Larry
This is Bambi - she is 7 months 10 lbs., she is very playful and loves to sleep under the covers! She has made my life a very happy one! Some say she looks more like a dachshund/chi but when I bought her they said she was a min/pin chi. (01/02/2008)
By Joann
This is my Mini Pincher/Chi mix. 50/50 Her name is Aubrey and she is 4 months old. She is a beautiful black and tan color, here is her picture. (01/02/2008)
By Rich
I rescued this little guy "Beau" from Hollywood Blvd. I have no clue what he is, maybe a chi/pin mix. Everyone asks me. What do you all think? He's my new little baby, love him :-) (01/04/2008)
By Bri
I have never seen or heard of this mix until a friend that sells her minpin pups had a little "accident' puppy with the chihuahua that lives next door. She gave us our angel, her name is Bell. She is very demanding when it comes to attention and she loves carrots. She makes us laugh all the time and I can't imagine life without her. (01/11/2008)
By Sunday
This is Rio. He is 5 months old. We rescued him from a shelter. We were looking for a small dog and boy did we get lucky. He is so funny and smart. Gets along great with other dogs and our grandchildren who range in a age from 3months to nine years old. Never heard of a Chipin before but we think he's a great dog. (01/13/2008)
By Sheila
Your chi/minpin mix will probably have the best qualities of both breeds. Toadie, who is no longer alive, was the best dog I ever had. He was loyal to his human and dog pack. He died defending one of his dogs in his pack. He sat beside my dad. He was patient with kids and did not nip. I would let kids walk him. He was the best. He was alert and lively. (01/16/2008)
By Alicia
Here is my daughter's dog, nicknamed Buhbuhs. He is just a few months old here. When we bought him, he was full Chi but he now weighs 12 pounds and looks different than a Chi. He seems much cuter than a Chi. I wish we could breed this dog and get another one. He has the best personality and is very smart too. (01/23/2008)
By Rosie
This is my baby Layla, she is now 8 mos old and weighs 8.5 lbs. She has really calmed down and stopped chewing everything. She is the sweetest dog ever. My mom says she's her youngest grandchild, lol (01/25/2008)
Here's Luna at 2 months and 7 days. I believe she's min pin/ chihuahua mix, I get a lot of comments she's miniature pincher. Her active attitude is so much like a chihuahua, she loves to get people's attention by grabbing the back of the knees. Very playful and active and loves kids. What do you think her breed might be? (02/07/2008)
By Angela-Bronx NY
I just wanted to post this photo of my adorable 5-month old ChiPin (75/25) and her siblings. She's the one in the middle. You can definitely see the difference in genetics! In response to the last poster, Luna could be part miniature schnauzer too. (02/10/2008)
By Amanda
I've been told that my precious is corgi chi mix, or perhaps corgi lab mix. She is about 21lbs and is the size of a corgi but has build of a chi (longer legs and muscular and not chunky at all). Looks more like corgi chi, what do you all think? (02/12/2008)
By scald
We have a dog of the same breed. He came to us 2 years ago as a stray, so the vet has given him his birthday, based on his teeth size at the time of his first vet appointment. He will be 2 on March 1st. He is an adorable delight. He loves to put his head down on your shoulder (like a baby) and is content laying there. He loves car rides. He loves attention, period. If you take a nap on the couch, he will lay behind you under the covers. He is smart, but took some patience to train. He learned how to play fetch with his ball in one afternoon.
They are quick learners. He loves to chew with those sharp little teeth, so small bones are good to keep around. We also buy the Iams small treats in the green bag. He will hide his bones in shoes, under beds and blankets. He will go and find them days later. He loves to take off your socks and run with them. Once he gets one off, he will bark for you to put your other foot out so he can take off that one, too. He loves to play ball and tug of war. He will bark to play and to go outside. Very smart. If you tell him to get his bone, ball, toy, or whatever you ask, he will get the item asked for. If you scold him, he will put his ears back and attempt to climb up on your lap to snuggle.
He still sleeps in his kennel at night because if he gets up, he will potty on the carpet. During the day, he can hold it 7 hours now. If I don't tie him outside and he sees someone walking by on the street, he will chase them on the street, and jump up at them until they stop to pet him. If he is sitting on your lap and at times, and if you stop petting him, he will look at you and talk to you in some whiny little voice (unexplainable audible) until you pet him more. Great with my kids. You will love your dog, we sure do.
By Margaret
Love the site. Chihuahuas are definitely growing in popularity!
(02/13/2008)
By Joshua
I Have A Chi/Pin mix. She is about a year and a half old and weighs in at a hefty 12 pounds or so. I'm looking to breed her with a similar Chi/pin mix. Cookie is not friendly with other dogs, and as a matter of fact she thinks she is the size of a pit bull. LOL. She is great with my kids but not so much with other kids. This is a breed trait. She took forever to potty train but when I bought her OUT puppy pads she started using them the same night. She is fully potty trained now. The puppy pads are the best way to train this breed. So here's a picture of my "tough" Cookie (02/18/2008)
By Cari
We adopted Patch from the shelter when he was 3 mos old. He was listed as a chihuahua mix. After looking at pics on the internet he looks like he has some miniature pincher in him. I read that mini pins have a high gait, and Patch really prances when he walks.
He's a great dog. Very smart, affectionate, and playful. How about that under bite? He's almost six months old now and weights about 8 pounds. Any guesses on what else he's got in him besides chihuahua?
(02/19/2008)By Jan
I love my new chipin "Dolce"! I couldn't ask for a better dog. He's very affectionate and loyal. Was trained to go to the door to pee in less than 3 days. Plays with our older jack russel terrier "Eddie". We swear he's a bigger dog trapped in a smaller dogs body because he knows how to defend himself. He eats Purina puppy chow and absolutely loves it, sometimes he sneaks one of Eddie's big dog food and brings one over to eat on his little blanket. He loves squeaky toys and chews. Hes a very loving dog, I would definitely recommend this dog to anyone who wouldn't mind a playful, easy going dog. (02/29/2008)
By MrsG
I think Radar is a chipin. Anyone else think so? She is 2 yrs old and only weighs 4 lbs. (03/02/2008)
By brittany
When I bought my pup Bella they said she was a tea cup chihuahua, but she is now over 10 lbs! She is a year old and hopefully full grown. She has the most perfect personality, she is very loyal and affectionate. She is very smart and has a lot of energy. I recently began a search to figure out what she is mixed with and now I am pretty sure she is a Chi pin because she looks a lot like the other dogs on this page. I couldn't ask for a better dog. I definitely want another Chi Pin in the near future. : ) I think we bought her much younger than her seller said she was. (03/08/2008)
By Desiree
I just rescued what I now know is a min pin/chi pix - we adore him! Here is a picture of Conan the Barbarian at age 3 months. We think he is 3/4 min pin and 1/4 chi. (03/10/2008)
By Lindsay
I met Mielita in Nogales, AZ from a breeder who's my step-uncle - told me she was mostly Chihuahua with some Pug mix. She picked me actually. I didn't go there with the intention of getting a dog. However, her long legs and temperament suggested that she is more like a Min Pin than Pug mix. I'm thinking she's 1/4 Chi and 3/4 Min Pin. Any thoughts? She weighs about 10 lbs and is 17 month's old. I got her when she was only 5 months old, very tall and skinny! Very sweet and loves attention. Cautious around strangers, alert and playful around other dogs (no matter what size). Dainty but tough. Small yet makes her presence known. Very obedient and smart! Learned fetch in one day and will dance, sit, stay regardless of treats. Spend time teaching your dog obedience and be persistent and patient.
She's stubborn, but she wants to please so I don't have to repeat myself most of the time. I'm stern, but not overbearing. She listens better when I'm gentle, calm and assertive than if I'm loud - then she folds her ears back, does the "squat-walk" and goes to her bed and sulks for a bit. If I'm displeased, I deepen my tone of voice and say "no, bad dog" and she gets it.
I've trained her to sit when we get to curbs so I can check for traffic before we cross. And to sit when she's done with her business so I can clean up after her. She goes on command now as well which is perfect before car rides or if I'm running late. Living in an apartment I don't have a back yard, so I thought it important that she learn how to walk politely on a leash around other dogs, people, trains, cars, bikes etc. while on our walks around the neighborhood.
Not very vocal at all - only barks when someone knocks on the door. Used to have separation anxiety (no barking but she would chew on the door frame when left alone), I stopped allowing her to sleep under the covers with me at night and that faded right away! She does like to chew, so I get her plenty of Nylabones - stuffed toys usually get dissected. Watch them with "soft toys" as they can ingest them and then have a blockage - very costly (3-5K) and life-threatening. I alternate Nylabones on a daily basis so she has something "new" to chew on each day when I go to work and so I don't worry about ingestion. She leaves my house alone, but has a weakness for shoelaces and my clothing, so I put those away. Love to borrow, so I give her plenty of blankets on the couch which is where she sleeps now.
No accidents either - fully potty trained at 1 year. Can hold it over 10 hours but that's pushing it, so I make sure I'm home to let her out as soon as I get out of work. I'm calm and ignore her when I come home to lessen heightened excitement (leads to accidents - esp. when she's been holding it all day). I call her over quietly to put her leash on. I don't talk to her at all, nor make eye contact when I get home because that gets her even more excited. She knows our routine. Routine is VERY important to dogs. This is how good habits and bad habits are born and broken respectively.
She loves to travel - good on airplanes, trains, cars, but likes cars best of all. Not one peep! Awesome companion, smart and playful guard dog and my best little buddy! She's pictured here with her Pit bull buddy Josie - they get along great by the way! Sometimes she dominates the big one - or at least tries to..very funny when they play tug. The big one walks the little one around the house! Too cute!
(03/13/2008)By Valerie
Meleita looks more 3/4 chi & 1/4 minpin to me. Our puppies that were born 09/07 are 3/4 chi & 1/4 minpin, but they still have a longer nose and bigger ears than our full blooded chi. Does your precious girl have a velvet coat? Our chi-pin does, but our chi has a wirey coat. I've posted before on here along with pics, but can't remember my user name, lol. (03/13/2008)
By SCmom
This is my chihuahua mix puppy. Her name is Laydee and she is 5 months old. I'm not sure whether she is a mix of a min pin or a dachshund. We've only had her for 4 months and she is still having some trouble getting potty trained indoors, but other than that she is a really sweet and kind puppy. (03/18/2008)
By Bounmy
This is Gadget. I am currently fostering him, but not sure the exact mix. He looks similar to a lot of the dogs posted here. He either has Min Pin or Basenji and Chihuahua, or a super mix of all of them. (03/18/2008)
By Justin
Here's Lamonte, we thought he was a chihuahua, but I have a sneaking suspicion he's a chipin. He's adorable either way (03/25/2008)
By Damon
This is our dog Dixie. She's 1/2 minpin 1/2 chihuahua. She just turned 1 on March 13th. She loves to play and snuggle. She's also very smart! (3/28/08) (03/28/2008)
By amanda
This is my baby, I love her so much. I was told she was full chi but she never really looked like a full chi to me and everyone else kept on commenting about how different she looked from a full chi. I saw these pictures and now I'm pretty sure she's a chi/min pin mix, what do you think? I have another question. When I first received her as a gift I was told she was 8 wks old too, but when we went to the vet to get her shots the week after we got her the vet made a comment on how she looked to be 2-4 months old for a chi and in the pictures she's about 4 months. I'm not sure which to believe, but I'd rather believe that she was 8 weeks when I first got her. Please email me with your thoughts.
fabbylaciousz (at) gmail (dot) com. (of course without the spaces and the dot and @ sign in place). (03/30/2008)
I just wanted to tell everyone that has posted pictures on this site that their dogs are just beautiful. Until now I was not sure if Little Man was a mix of Chi and Minpin but now I am. My nephew had bought him for his girlfriend and he came into our lives at 6 months old. He is now almost 2 1/2 years old and a little over 10 pounds. We have an older mix female that has been spayed and a 7 month old chi that we will have spayed soon. Little Man is a true character and loves to run and play with my other dogs but is very protective of us and our property. I have loved looking at all the other pictures and reading about your babies. (04/01/2008)
By Cindy
We have a min pin /chihuahua mix, she is 18 months. Loves to play with cats, good with our own big dogs, but she is a little hesitant to meet new friends. A little barky sometimes, but we're working on that. She is a very cool dog. I'll try and post a pic, her name is Petunia. (04/02/2008)
By dj
Does anyone know where I can purchase one of these cute pups? (04/03/2008)
By Shaunda
I have a 10 week old Chipin and love her to death. She is so smart, loving, and fun. Loves to run and play, then snuggle and nap. She's doing great for her age with house training, but I'm just curious how long it took others to have your chipin fully house trained? (04/06/2008)
By Chipin
I'm looking for a female chipin in the Kansas City, MO area. If anyone has any information on where I could get one, it would be greatly appreciated. (04/07/2008)
By Nate
I am looking for a min pin-chihuahua mix. We lost ours last Friday after it was hit by a car. She was only 4 1/2 months. We were completely in love with her. She was 3/4 min pin- 1/4 chihuahua. She was black with the brown markings. She had short legs and a body like a chihuahua, but had the face of a min pin. She looked similar to many of these pictured. Does anyone know where to get one? Please let me know. This is a picture of her. (04/08/2008)
By Kim
Brother and sister from the same litter. The little one (7lbs) is more chihuahua and the big brother (20lbs) is more minpin. (04/08/2008)
By Bobby&Leely
This is my baby boy Jackal Jameson =] He's half Miniature Pincher {from mom} and half Chihuahua {from dad}. He's 3 months old and so adorable and cuddly! (04/09/2008)
By Cat Bradley
I love my Chi-pin. We have always had big pure bred breeds and I saw my "Cheech" at a pet store where he literally grabbed me by the neck and wouldn't let go. He kept sighing and hugging me with his little paws. I took him home obviously, it's been over a year and I have to say- He's the best dog we've ever had! He loves other animals and most people. Some men he just doesn't like, but there's a lot to be said about his instinct! He plays and loves on us all the time. BEST DOG EVER! (04/19/2008)
By Christy from Nebraska
I never thought I'd be into small dogs since I've always had Rotts and Weims; but my boyfriend got a female Min Pin and a male Chihuahua, both around five pounds. We raised a litter, she had five females and we sold all of them along with the mom and dad. I thought I'd keep the runt for a while just to see how it would be. Well, I'm so totally in love with my little girl, I named her Minchi, and she's such a joy to me. She's a year old now and only a bit over four pounds. She's so much fun; this cross shows the cuddliness of a Chihuahua and the fiestiness of a Min Pin and she is so entertaining. I no longer consider myself just a large-dog lover; my heart has expanded a good amount and there's plenty of room for my Chipin. I now have another Min Pin and am planning on crossing her with a Chihuahua; I have so many people who have requested a pup! Here's a photo. :-) (04/20/2008)
By Kristi
I got in touch with Field of Dreams rescue, I am having a min pin flown in. They seem very reasonable and seem to work with you with a lot of things. They are on petfinders.com. I know that most of the dogs are spayed or neutered. But I also know they get puppies that are too young for that surgery. (04/22/2008)
By hello
I am looking for anyone who wants to sell a chihuahua. If you are interested in selling your puppy then you can reach me at my yahoo acount: shelby_nov94 AT yahoo.com. I am 13 and live with my mom. We live in a really nice 2 bedroom apartment. We live in New Philadelphia, OH. I know how to take care & handle them because I have taken care of some before, but they just both died about 2 weeks ago. So please message me on yahoo and get a hold of me! Thank you (04/29/2008)
By shelby
This is Loghyn she is almost 6 months old, but in this picture she is about 4 1/2 months. She is very smart and knows how to sit, lie down, fetch and loves to snuggle. We are working on the leash thing though =) (04/30/2008)
By Erica
I just bought my chi pin 2 days ago and my family and I are already in love. She's 2 1/2 months old. She is the sweetest dog. Playful and spunky but also loves to cuddle and nuzzle. I haven't even named her yet. I'm trying to decide between Lola, Fergie and I also really like Bella. What do you all think? (05/02/2008)
By Jodilee
I have recently inherited a chihuahua mix from my mum. The breeder said that she thinks the dad was a Jack Russell. I have a Doberman and after having him a few weeks and watching him grow a bit, I'm not sure that he is cross Russell, but mini pin. Can someone look at my photo and give me their opinion? He is about 13 inches tall, mostly in the legs. (05/18/2008)
By Michelle
Have not been to this site in a while, but I'm having some issues with shedding so I figured I would venture here to see if anybody had any posts on what they were feeding there Chipin's, but came up empty. Here is an updated picture of Rocky (about 10 months old). (05/28/2008)
By Kurt
Loghyn looks just like my Moses. He was the love of our lives, sweet, cuddly and so loving to us, probably more than we ever deserved. He was hit and killed by a car on 6/1/08 2 days after we bought and moved into our new home. We miss him terribly. Kiss and hug the furry ones we love everyday! (06/04/2008)
By Stacy
This is Giselle. She's about 14 weeks now. At first I thought she was a rat terrier and a chi mix, but now looking at these pics, I'm starting to think she's a min pin and chi mix. She's really smart and playful and very energetic, which gets her in trouble sometimes. (06/10/2008)
By Keishondra
This is a yr. old pic of my dog Charger. The guy I got him from tried to tell me he was a Min Pin mixed w/ a Shitzu. I told him he was wrong. I see Min Pin and Chihuahua. He was 2 lbs when we got him and now a yr. later is only 9lbs. He is so hyper and fun.. His sister who is from the same litter is 19lbs. The vet said she looks like a Min Pin mixed w a Black Lab. Apparently they can be in the same litter and have different dads. (06/11/2008)
By Mizz K
This is my Jack, the love of my life. So loving, so cute, makes me laugh everyday. He's not great with kids or bigger dogs when meeting on the street, but great once he gets used to individual dogs. He's 14 months - I can't believe how much he looks like your Lamonte Damon! (06/14/2008)
By Jeannie
Here's my chipin. He's seriously the best dog ever. Does extremely well with children and other people. May or may not get along with certain dogs he doesn't know, but never ever bites. He has an awesome personality. I love him! (06/14/2008)
By Monique
I always wondered if my pup was mixed. After looking at these photos, I am sure my Ivy is a chipin! She is adorable. She has the companionship and loving cuddle of a chihuahua but also has the feisty and fiery bark of a min pin when she wants to be aggressive! I rescued her from the shelter when she was about 4 months. I gave her a birthday of May 29 so she is just over a year now and about 10 pounds. She is the joy of my life. She has trouble with separation anxiety and cries when I leave her. Does anyone know how to help her with this? I think it was because she was abandoned when she was little. (06/21/2008)
By Alexis
My family & I love Canella so much. She is one of the best dogs I've ever owned. I had 2 Min-Pins before, and they don't even compare to this loving dog. She is friendly to all, and purrs like a cat when you pet her. She plays well with my 5 year old, and other kids too. I haven't gotten her fixed yet cause I'm going to breed her one time before I do. I also noticed that my Canella does have a tan nose, unlike other dogs. She is a cutie.. (06/25/2008)
By Marta
To Owner of Ace the mad man;
Your dog looks like my dog, it's a mix of pappillon and mini pin. Looks exactly like my little lady named Iris. =) I can post a photo later. (06/26/2008)
By Andreas
This is Dobie and his big sister Sasha. I believe Dobie is Chipin (chihuahua & min pin) I was told that he was all chihuahua. I thought that his markings and paws looked like a doberman pincher which is where the name Dobie came from. He is hilarious from morning to night. He is a little bundle of energy. (06/29/2008)
By Deidre
This is my baby "Elvis" at 6 mos old. He is the greatest dog. So lovable and playful. I think I have found out what his breed is. He looks so much like the other dogs up here. I know his dad is 100% chihuahua and his mom is half chihuahua and another breed. Elvis looks just like her. I kinda figured he had some min pin in him. :) (06/30/2008)
By CG
This is my dog Lizzie, she is 3 years old. We like to play with her and chase her. Her favorite game is fetch, and when it's time for bed she likes to cuddle with me =] (07/02/2008)
By Ryan
This is my puppy Marley. She's a girl and is 10 weeks old in this picture. She is very playful and loves other people. I love my chipin! (07/05/2008)
By Shelly
This is my little Eleanor! She is a mina-chi and probably the cutest, loving puppy I have ever had! She will be 2 in December. She is full of energy and love. My dad has convinced people that she is half cat, half dog. She acts like a cat too! I love my little Eleanor more than anything. (07/06/2008)
By Cayse
By cayse
The person we purchased Joey from told us he was a full Chihuahua, but we never saw his parents so we are a bit skeptical. He is 1 year old and about 7 lbs, so smaller than most Min Pins, but a bit bigger than most chis. Looking at the pics of Chi-Pin mixes, he certainly looks like the other dogs. We are thinking he is 1/2 Chi and 1/2 Min Pin. He has longer legs than most Chihuahuas, but the demeanor of a Chi. He loves to run and play fetch, but shakes like a Chi when he is scared. He is such a lover and demands full attention! We cannot imagine life without our silly little dog, whatever type he is! (07/06/2008)
By Danielle
We recently rescued a "chi pin". Her name is Hershee and she is the best dog. I have a 6 & 9 year old and she is so great with the two of them (along with the other 20 kids in our neighborhood that come in and out of our home). This is her at about 8 weeks. Just a complete sweetie! She is now at 12 weeks a little bit longer in the legs--maybe has more min pin in her--we will see. We just love her! (07/08/2008)
By Kris B
I got my mini pin/chihuahua from a breeder in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Harley's mom is a chihuahua and his dad the min pin. This picture was taken when he was 2 months old. He is now 1! So cuddly, always sleeps under covers (loves being warm). He's super friendly with absolutely everyone even babies! Perfect companion :) (07/09/2008)
By Jodi
I have a wonderful Chi/pin. She was sold to me as a purebred chihuahua but she definitely has minpin in her, I would not trade her for anything. She is smart and beautiful! :) (07/09/2008)
By Shelly
Juan is a 4.5 pound, 15 month old chipin. I was told he was all chi, but apparently he's not. I found this out last week when I adopted El Rojo Diablo, a 2 year old chipin and he weighs about 6 to 6.5 pounds. He looks just like Juan, only a different color! They also look like the other dogs on this page. I'm not sure how this happened, but Juan is the WORST dog I've ever had! He barks and growls all night, howls so loud you can hear him a 1/2 mile away when you leave the house, and hates other women, other dogs, and all kids! Diablo couldn't hurt a fly and they look alike, but are as different as night and day. I love them both, pics of Diablo coming soon. (07/15/2008)
By Kelli
Hey I just adopted one too! He is awesome! (07/21/2008)
By Bruiser
This is Dungjai from Bangkok, Thailand. I first saw her on the pet classified section as 'Chihuahua for Sale'. But she is for sure Chipin. She is now 13 months old and real adorable. I love her so much. (07/23/2008)
By Unya
This is my chipin Emily NeCole. We call her Emmie. In the pic with her is her best friend Kush Kitty. She is 4yrs old and the smartest, sweetest, most loving dog ever! I would love to have 10 more just like her. (07/25/2008)
By Ashley
Last week I got the cutest little puppy. The woman I got him from told me that he was full bred min pin. I saw the mother, but not the father. I know that my puppy is not full bred min pin, just look at his coloring! I've thought from the beginning that he may have some chihuahua in him and this site confirmed it for me. Here's 7 week old, 1.1 pound Tyson: (07/27/2008)
By Logan's Mommy
I have a dog name Koa, he's just over a year old. When my boyfriend and I bought him, he was 2 months old and was the cutest little thing! Well, the whole time I've had him, I've always questioned myself about his breed. He never came off as a fox terrier to me so I decided to start looking through websites for a Chi/Fox Terrier mix and could not find one that resembled Koa.
We've always thought the closest thing to him was a Min Pin and so I searched Chi/Min Pin and found this website. He has the markings and colorings so similar to a lot of the dogs on this site. The only white he has on him now are on his throat/chest. I thought fox terriers were majority white? What do you guys think? Here's a picture of him at 4 months.
(07/29/2008)By Vina
And here is Koa at a year old...does he look anything like a fox terrier mix? (07/29/2008)
By Vina
We are not sure, but think that Jeter is a min pin/ chi mix. He is really friendly and loves to be right there in your face! (07/31/2008)
By Nicole
This is our dog Zap. He is probably the most loyal dog in the world and is very well behaved. Although we have had A LOT of trouble with the potty training but other than that, he is an amazing dog. (07/31/2008)
By Tyler and Brianna
I've been wondering what other breed my Chihuahua mix is. Some people say Dachshund chihuahua. I was looking at a Mini Pin site and noticed Rags
looked like a mini Pin-except for the ears. This site only reinforces that belief. Rags is a sweet dog. Loyal, Playful. Likes to bury under the covers, chase squirrels. His only drawback-he's got one nasty bark. It's loud. (08/02/2008)
By Janina
My mom really wants a miniature pincher/ Chihuahua mix. I'm trying to persuade her to get a Chihuahua, but she's saying that their personality is different. Is that so? Are any of you familiar with both regular Chihuahuas and a min pin/chihuahua mix? I heard that min pin/ chi are very excited and have lots of energy. Is that true? Are Chihuahuas like that as well? I heard that they bark a lot and all of the time, is that so? Please email me if you can help me with any of my questions. alita.bobrov AT gmail.com. Thanks in advance. (08/04/2008)
By Anne
I love my chi/pin! He's so much fun, but he is stubborn. Sometimes he uses his puppy pad and sometimes he doesn't. He's housebroken for the most part, but I'd like him to be completely housebroken. He's a little less than 6 months old now. In the picture he's about 2 months. (08/04/2008)
By Jessica
Hello All! I have 3 Chis and one Chipin just got her a week ago :) Something about this breed, is it does take some time to potty train. And sometimes she will use the pee pads and sometimes not!:( My 3 chi's all from different bloodlines, all of them got it down the first day. Also Matilda loves to chew, chew, chew on anything. She has raw hides and all and the only way I can get her to just chew them, is to put her in her play pen.
So to those that do not have the time to spend chasing a little hyper chewing machine around, I would suggest a full blooded Chihuahua. Me on the other hand, I love my baby girl! I can just tell that a lot of the Min Pin traits come out in her more than the Chihuahuas. She is tiny, tiny and looks like a little Doberman. She gets along great with the other babies, I just have to keep all cords up because she has already chewed my head set cord (which I don't mind), but at her small size she is sneaky, and it is hard to catch everything she chews on.
(08/06/2008)By April
This is Daisy. She is 3 1/2 months old now and in these pictures she is 2 months old. She's pretty much the same size now as she was then. I was told she was a Chipin when I bought her. She looks like all these other beautiful dogs, so I know for sure now that she is Chipin. She loves to play around with our other Chihuahua who is about 10 pounds and she's a ball of energy, very stubborn, and talks back, but I love her. (08/06/2008)
By Tony
This is Tiny. He was my boyfriend's dog but he had to give him away,
so he gave him to me :] He's very protective and loving. Such a friendly little guy. He's very energetic and loves the outdoors. He's pretty well housebroken. He was given to my boyfriend's family so we are not sure of his age or breed exactly. I say he looks like a chihuahua/minpin mix. and is about one and a half years old. He's such a sweetheart :] (08/08/2008)
This is my ChiPin Yeager. He is the greatest dog. He burrows under the covers, loves treats and shows me so much love. I just got a chi-weenie (3/4 chihuahua and 1/4 doxie) and she is so shy. Not like my Yeager at all but I am working with her. (08/08/2008)
By Amy
This is Remy about 6/7 months old - My family has been trying to figure out what kind of mix he is for the last 8 months-- chi/minpin? He rarely ever shakes, does 95% great with potty pads (likes to aim off the pad), and loves to go for runs & walks. (08/13/2008)
By Hatie
I adopted this great dog a few months ago -- Buddy Vixen. She had been hit by a car and is paralyzed. Her paralysis does not slow her down too much though, she now uses a dog wheel chair from doggon wheels. I have often wondered what breed she is and thanks to this web site I am sure I now know. Thanks for the great information! If you have a paralyzed pet and want to talk or just want to know more about it please feel free to write at: buddyvixen AT yahoo . com.
Thanks, Buddy's mommy (08/15/2008)
By Alex
Now I know what my Mini is, I was told when I got her that she was pure chihuahua, now I realize she is Chipin! I love her very much, and she is the sweetest little dog. Ironic that I named her Mini. MinMin for short! (08/18/2008)
By Katrina
This is Juanita she is 14 months old, a friend gave her to my boyfriend and I. We are so grateful for her. She is like a little baby, so funny and cute. She loves to ride in the car and go to the beach. I love her so much. (08/18/2008)
By Erendira
This is my mini pin chi mix, his name is Gizmo. These are the most adorable loving dogs. At first my fiance thought he was a pest, but now he just loves the little guy. Mine has big old ears. And like everyone says on here, he loves to sleep all bundled up in the covers, loves to chew anything! They are so loving and good natured though, we are getting another one this weekend. (08/19/2008)
By Brandi
Tito my little buddy adopted me, I think. I am in the auto salvage business and went to look at an auto for salvage when we met. He would not leave me alone. But was not over bearing. He was just curiously friendly. We bonded almost immediately. I mentioned to the woman that he was a really neat dog and she responded that he was available since her daughter was renting an apartment with a "no pet" clause.
When I got home I told my wife about him. So she made surprise arrangements to try him out for a day or two. We all fell in love with him so $50 later he was ours. He was about 5 months old when we got him, and he is about 3 years old now. He is definitely the best $50 I have ever spent. He was really easy to house break, and he acts as though he understands English. LOL He is very energetic and loving. He gets along with most other cats and dogs very well. Actually the people we got him from had a couple of pit bulls and Tito was so cute standing between the front legs of them, looking up as if saying "hey mess with me and my homeys will take care of my light work".
We're told he was a purebred chihuahua but they never got any paperwork with him. Well we already had two purebred chihuahuas at home and it didn't take long to figure out he was not one, since he took charge, even as a puppy, with one chihuahua 7 yrs old and another 3 yrs old. His personality just did not match up to a chihuahua. Plus we have had two other chihuahuas, from different breeders previously.
The more we looked into it, the more we were sure he was either a min pin or a chi pin. The picture furnished is the only one I have handy at this time and that was when he was about 6 months old. He is now a lot more stocky looking, and is about 10 lbs and around 11 inches tall at the back. His snout is now more short like a chihuahua instead of being long and slim like a min pin. If by chance I get a chance to load a more recent pic I will do so.
I am about 90% sure he is a chipin but regardless of his breeding he is loved by all that meet him and definitely the best $50 I have ever spent. We have since gotten rid of our purebred chihuahuas since we could not look after 3 house dogs.
I am glad I came across this site and from what I can see from other testimonials, if you're looking for a house dog that doesn't bark at every little noise and is gentle and very loving but yet rugged, fearless and frisky at a moments notice, then you can't go wrong with this mixed breed.
(08/19/2008)By Randy
I have a Miniature Pincher / Chihuahua Mix that I just got 2.5 weeks ago, and I love her so much but she is now becoming really stubborn when it is time for me to leave. She runs around and I have to catch her to put her in her crate. Any suggestions? And in this pic she carries my BF's sock around everywhere. (09/08/2008)
By Crystal
I got bailey from the animal shelter about 2 years ago, he was estimated to be about 1 and a half years old at the time. He's been the best dog I've ever had, loving, playful, but not overly hyper. Takes awhile for him to warm up to new people, but once he does, he loves them forever! I'm 90% sure hes chipin mix, but I could be wrong. I would recommend this type of dog to anyone! (09/09/2008)
By Randy
We have a little one who we believe is a Chipin but we aren't sure. He is very energetic but is also quite quiet. Could he be something else? He is only about 3 months. (09/14/2008)
By Maryanne
This is my little girl Emma. She is 5 months old. she loves to sleep under the covers, chew everything and go for long walks but can be so stubborn. She is a barrel of fun and love! (09/15/2008)
By Helen
This is Paco, he is 7 years old. I rescued him from an abusive home when he was just a puppy. I am so glad I did. He is sweet, smart, and very kind hearted. I love him! He is the best dog with the best personality. We spend so much time together! I don't know what I would ever do without him. He is a ham and, as you can see loves to get his picture taken! (09/17/2008)
By Courtney
Thank you for this site! I was unsure as to what my new baby might be, I knew she was chi and something but wasn't sure what. She's a typical Chipin! She was rescued from an Amish puppy mill where she was bred and bred and bred. Her poor belly hangs almost to the ground. She is wonderful and I've had her for 3 days. It's like she's always been here. She's part of our family. (09/17/2008)
By Laura
All of the babies on this site are beautiful. Too bad we can't have a big Chipin Party! I think my little guy is a mini pin/chi mix. His name is Brownie, and he is 2. He was a stray that wandered into my yard. He likes to burrow under the covers, and knows how to tuck himself in. He is EXTREMELY loving and friendly, but will make a gruff bark if he hears something outside. If I say "kiss" he will touch noses with me. I think he knows he is cute. (09/18/2008)
By Lisa Conley
Our dog Petey is now about 3 years old. He was about 7 months when we got him & training him was a big challenge for us, but we were not his first owners & I believe that had a lot to do with it. He is a great dog now & I would never give him up. (09/19/2008)
By RaeAnn
Everything started as a Christmas gift. My husband bought me what was suppose to be a Chihuahua (my favorite dog breed until now), I named him Mickey. Turns out that he looks like a Chipin too. We suspected that he was not 100% Chihuahua, since he didn't resemble other Chihuahuas. After seeing these pictures and reading about the Chipin's behavior, we are now convinced Mickey is a Chipin. Mickey is definitely the sweetest and more intelligent dog that we ever had. He is loving, caring, obedient and the very definition of a fast learner. I will definitely recommend a Chipin to anyone. (09/19/2008)
By Yeni
This is proof that Mickey is a lot of fun! (09/19/2008)
By Yeni
Here is Pippy, our Chipin. We adopted her from rescue in August '08. She's just wonderful - almost never barks, and is great with people and other dogs. She'll literally eat anything off the ground or the floor, though, so we have to keep an eye on her. (09/20/2008)
By rachael
This is "Ares", who just turned 8 weeks old, and was born with a bobbed tail. His mom was the Chihuahua in the mix, and treats our 8 month old Chihuahua "Vito" like his mom. However, Vito draws the line at the attempt to suckle off him. There's nothing shy about Ares, and has established himself as "Top Dog" from day one. He surely will be a handful to train, but the joy he brings is more than worth it. (09/20/2008)
By Mary
This is little Guapo at about 4 months. He's the smartest cutest most playful loving dog in the world. (09/23/2008)
By Steve
This is Pepper. She is 2 1/2 years old. I got her at a flea market when she was 4 months. She is very protective over me. She really doesn't like anyone but me and my family. She is really nervous around people, always has been. I have noticed this is not common with these dogs. Just weird. (09/25/2008)
By Stephanie
This is Tia. She's a little over 3 months old. Lot's of enery. Plays well with my 5 year old. Very loving and loyal. She's been a little hard to house train, but she's still young. Hope it will improve. (09/25/2008)
By kattgarr
This is Toby :) (09/28/2008)
By Allison
I have the most fabulous chipin! His name is Maverick, he is about 2 years old now, and he is SO cuddly and lovable. He's SUPER smart and picks up tricks within a day or so. He's super sleepy and sleeps every chance he gets and likes to stay in the warmest area possible, but he every once in a while will pick up the ball himself and start to play - once he gets going he is really energetic and loves meeting new dogs and LOVES cats and children. I honestly could not see my life without him. He is the most well behaved little sucker out there, and I love that when I talk to him, he seems to understand what I'm saying :) (09/29/2008)
By Ashley
This is Ceci. She is 3 months old. (09/30/2008)
By JENNiFER
This is Belle all dressed up for a photo shoot. From this shot she headed down to the water at the park, got all dirty, then found something to roll in. This little dog is big on personality and charm. She's very bright and learns things quickly. Sitting on empty laps is her favorite pastime. At bedtime Belle can be found burrowed under the blankets.
(09/30/2008)
This is J.J. He is a Chipin. We just love our little boy! He hardly ever barks and loves car rides. He is, also, very friendly with other animals. He loves to curl up under the covers with us at night and he will sleep all day if you let him! (10/01/2008)
By chica210411
We just got this puppy yesterday. He is 14 weeks old. He is full of energy. He gets along very well with our miniature rat terrier. We are thinking about naming him Levi, but are looking at a lot of names now. He was the runt, so he is tiny, but really active. I love to watch him run and play. Glad to have him in our family. (10/07/2008)
By Patsy
Here is my 4 year old Minhuahua Fiona. Smart, sassy, protective. I love her to pieces! I'm looking for another Minhuahua to complete the "pack". (10/08/2008)
By Carolee
I am so in love with my Minpin-Chihuahua mix I can't believe it. He is my first dog and I feel like I got lucky! He is a rescue dog. I got him at 5 months and has been such a gift. I do admit the house training was difficult, but I was determined! He gets along amazingly well with my cat, but doesn't do well with small children and is fearful of men (he was a rescue and came with a broken tail and hernia).
My biggest issue with Max is other dogs. I have brought him to training, but still struggle when I walk him (I have a fifty-fifty chance that he will respond to redirection or ignore other dogs). He gets aggressive with other dogs when on-leash. I have no comparison but think Max is the coolest dog ever. He is loving and sweet and always by my side. I have seriously considered getting another, but think he is happy the way things are.
(10/11/2008)By Kimberly
This is Rocket, he loves everyone. I don't think he has a mean bone in his body, he is very needy so he always has to be in your lap or following you around. He was given to us by someone who had a cat and did not want both (what a mistake), he has been the best dog ever. (10/13/2008)
By Candace
WOW!
All of your posts are making me so excited to meet my new minchi. I'm getting some ideas for names too through this site. My boyfriend is gifting him to me for a present and I couldn't be happier. Will post pictures soon! (10/19/2008)
Today is Tuesday Oct. 21st. I have had my 3 month old puppy for one week now. My boyfriend and I rescued him from the Fremont, CA shelter. The vet there believes he is chi-min pin mix. Yet, another vet said he was unsure whether or not he was mixed with mini pinscher or corgi. After seeing this webpage I am almost 100% positive our baby raider is chipin mix. He's the cutest little lovable puppy I have ever met. We are so lucky to have had the chance to adopt him. Thank you to everyone that posted pictures and info on this mix breed! (10/21/2008)
By Melissa
Janina's dog looks a lot like my Trixie. She's one and a half, and super excited any time anyone comes into my apartment. She even uses a litterbox. She has a very loud bark that we're trying to train her out of though. (10/24/2008)
By Anne
This is Nickelz and he will be 2 yrs old next month. He is an excellent dog! To be so small, he can hold his own! The kids love him to death. (10/25/2008)
By ILLMEM
This is our MinPin/Chihuahua/Pug mix puppies. The smaller darker one is Leah (right), and the bigger lighter one is Cassie(left). :) They are about 15wks (10/26/2008)
By Pauline
This is my baby Roxy. She is 5 months old. She is such a sweety. And loves my other dogs too. (10/28/2008)
By Melinda
This is Fergie aka Fergilicious! She is 8 months old. She is the most lovable puppy ever! I would recommend this mixed breed to anyone looking for a smaller size family dog =) (10/31/2008)
By Mrs. Closser
I raise these guys, can you be more specific on information you want? They are a great energetic breed and they're tough pups. I have found that they are good with kids, as well as elderly. I've never had a complaint with any I've sold. (11/06/2008)
By addy l.
Here is my baby dog Mack (Mackers). The vet told me he was a chihuahua but I knew he was too big to be purebred chi. He is about 10-12 lbs. He is so loving. He'll sit in your lap and then just throw himself against you to give you a hug. It is so adorable. I love him! And after looking at these pictures, I'm convinced he's a Chipin. (11/09/2008)
By susan
This is my chipin Pinky. She was given to me by a friend who couldn't keep her any longer. She is very timid and stays with me all the time but she is starting to warm up with to my kids. Also, she bosses my 7 year old Boxer around like she's a pitbull. (11/09/2008)
By Mama04
Can Anyone tell me if Cody is a Chipin? He is so much bigger than my female purebred chi and has markings just like a min pin. When he was a puppy I had people saying what a cute min pin he was. The vet says he is a Chi but he's so much bigger than any other Chi I've seen. His walk is more or a prance, like he is actually in a dog show. Thanks. (11/10/2008)
By Dina
Yaco (pronounced Jacko) is a chipin who lives in Costa Rica. His father was a pure miniature pincher and his mother was a 50/50 chipin. Yaco is nine years old. He likes going for rides, taking walks, napping, and laying in his favorite red recliner. (11/10/2008)
By Felo, Letty y Ty
This is my Chi-pin pooch. She is 5 years old and was found as a stray in the middle of December. She is very sweet and incredibly smart. She enjoys rides, walking, playing (she's very hyper), napping, and cuddling. She also gets along with the cats very well. We love her so much! (11/10/2008)
By Ritzy
This is my 3 year old little princess named Prescious. She's sassy and lovable. Her mother is 100% pincher and her daddy is a chihuahua. At times she can be irritable, but overall she is "sweet" as candy. (11/11/2008)
By Yaya
I own a male min pin and he is very territorial. He doesn't really like anybody but family, but is really good with other dogs. He is so comical and will make you laugh no matter what. And he has been really tough to potty train (which I hear now that the males are).
My husband's step-mother has had 2 chihuahuas since I have known him and both were males also and they were really sweet. All the chihuahuas I know are. One of them she had a tough time potty training too. But other than that, good luck. Hope I helped a little (11/12/2008)
By Amanda
I'm confused. Me and my boyfriend bought a little cute puppy. We were told he is a chihuahua, but he looks like some of the dogs in the pictures. Anyone know if he is a chi/pin mix? By the way, he is only 2 months. (11/12/2008)
By Carolina S.
This is Muffin, my 10 month old chipin. She is a great dog: loves to play rough with my three young boys, but then is also very cuddly and affectionate. She loves people and other dogs, & she can even swim. Like many of the other pups here, she too likes to sleep in my bed under the covers. My only recommendation to those of you with this breed is to be very careful having your dog off the leash. They are FAST runners, so it's easy for them to squeeze under fences and get lost. My dog is indoor pad trained. I had a lot of success using the crate and then keeping her contained to a single room for several months. The more freedom she had, the more accidents. Now that she's older, she has the entire downstairs, and is only prone to accidents if we have a lot of loud guests. (11/13/2008)
By michele
We got our litlle baby Max from a grocery store. He is so awesome. Like the rest he likes to cuddle under blankets and be held. I love this breed and would recommend this breed to anyone. Max is about 6 months old now and just gets cuter everyday. (11/16/2008)
By Jennifer .
This is Kiwi, my 2 yr old chipin. Looks like a lot of people got the cutest chipin like me. Lol, they are awesome pets. (11/17/2008)
By Becca
Here's Remedy (5 months old), she's a rescue girl. They said she was a chihuahua mix, but weren't sure what she was mixed with. I think it's clear its Mini Pincher! (11/17/2008)
By Alisha & Kenny
I really want to get one of these dogs, but I am having issues finding a breeder. Any suggestions? (11/18/2008)
By Amanda G.
This is my Chipin, Skittles, age 3. She has a very sweet and loving temperament. She loves to cuddle and "burrow" under sheets and blankets. She was surprisingly easy to train and absolutely loves her toys. This dog brings a lot of joy to our home. (11/19/2008)
By Tara
This is our chipin Sophie! We rescued her in Sept. These are some pretty darn cute dogs! (11/20/2008)
By Alyssa & Anthony
We're looking to adopt a free Chihuahua/pincher mix puppy. Under a year is fine. We can provide the best most loving home. hpyme2 AT aol.com (11/20/2008)
By Rhonda
To Rhonda,
I have two chin/pins that I saved from going to the pound. They are super sweet and need a good home. It would be nice to keep them together. I will attach a picture. We are in California, where are you? (11/21/2008)
By cindy
First, let me thank Felo for his post of Yaco, it was very helpful to me. My dog PJ was a rescue 2 years ago, so I was never sure of her breed or age. She looks very similar to Yaco, right down to the white face. I'm now pretty sure she is a Chipin, and maybe not as old as we had originally thought.
PJ lives in Mass. and she too likes going for rides, taking walks, napping, and laying on her favorite gray sofa, under the covers of course. (11/21/2008)
By Bob
Re: the California Chipins
I would like to add a little more info about these two little girls. They both have the most delightful personalities. After reading up on min pins and chi. I can see so much in each breed. They both like to burrow in the covers and really have not been too bad with pottying.
And yes, they are escape artists which is probably why they are with me instead of their owners! I have to agree that they are a very smart dog. They are very affectionate and have adapted well to our household in the short time we have had them (1 week last Thursday). I would love to keep them if I were in the market for a dog but I already have four dogs of my own. I hope someone can offer them a loving home soon.
(11/21/2008)By cindy
This is Scooby. He's an 11 mo. old Miniature Pincher / Chihuahua Mix. (11/22/2008)
By davina
I think my dog "maya" is minpin chihuahua mix. She's got extremely long legs, slender, and has the chihuahua apple shaped head. She's really sweet and loves people. Could anyone give me their opinion? cykochick14 AT hotmail.com. Thanks, Becca (11/24/2008)
By rebecca
Here is my chipin, Rambo. We were told he was a chihuahua, but after looking at all these other chipins it is clear he is a mix. He is the funniest dog I have ever had. He has the greatest personality. He loves to play ball and gets along great with other dogs. He is so smart, he learns tricks within hours. I waited a long time to get a dog and I am so happy with Rambo. He is my little boy! (11/27/2008)
By janice
Here is Stitch, our Minature Pincher/Chihuahua Mix. He is four months old. We adopted him from an animal shelter and he is a bundle of joy. He has a good temperament for a puppy. He loves to be rubbed, plays with his dog rope, and he has a passion for peanut butter. Chipins are great house dogs because they are easily house trained and are great with kids. (11/27/2008)
Go to pet smart and there is a dna test you can give your dog. Go to doggydna.com (11/30/2008)
By t clark
I adopted a dog that has papers, and lots of them, as I am her 6th and last home, she is a keeper! Some of her papers have the name Tansy on them. Another has chi Chi and still another one has Cocoa. I have been told that she formerly was a 20 pound dog. She has Chihuahua ears & curled long tail. When I first saw her I thought she she was a strange miniature pincher.
For 5 months she has exercise and good lamb-rice dry food & fat supplement. Her fur & color have changed from dull dry white/blond color to an almost blondie-red silky fur. I am told that proper diet and exercise is why her coloring and dry coat has changed. I think from searching the web she might have been born in 2003 and slowly made her way from the Texas area to Northern New Jersey.
She is like a frisky puppy now that she has adjusted to us and her new food, exercise schedule with huge doses of LOVE. She looks like all the Chipins at this website. Does anyone have any information about her past? For her health & well being it would help us to further nurture & care for her. Anyone with information please post. Thank you.
Margie and Peter, Cocoa's Parents(11/30/2008)
By Margie & Peter
This is my New Chipin, Max. He's so adorable! I'm curious what this breed is like when they are older though. I've had a Chihuahua mix before and he was pretty grumpy all the time. I'm hoping this one won't be quite so aggresive. (12/01/2008)
By Ashley
So cute. I have a mixed to black and brown one, her name is fufi and she is 8. She is so cute. (12/02/2008)
By Destiny
That's my 4 month old puppy, Baby. She's a mini pin/chihuahua mix :) (12/03/2008)
By Martina
I have two chi pins (Errol Flynn and Perry Como) and would never have anyhting else. They are both fairly calm and easily trained. One loves to burrow under covers and things (like min pins). They are very gentle and good with children. One never barks and the other a little bit (more of a growler). I like them becuase they are not shiverery like chi's. They do shed a bit but mine or both good with being groomed. One of mine is REALLY fast and can beat any dog in the dog park. They are not too possesive. I think it is the perfect mix and mixes are known for not having as many health problems. Mine do not have any allergies. (12/05/2008)
By Chrissy
My dog is mixed that way too, and he might be OCD and will have a lot of energy. (12/05/2008)
By Jaime
This is Zopal, she is now 3 months old. We purchased her as a Chihuahua but I see a lot of Miniature Pinscher in her. She is so funny, smart and good. She is the cutest in the world (to me). I am glad to have this little sweetie in our lives. (12/05/2008)
By Laurie
This is Charlie. He is 1 year and 7 months.
Currently weighing in at 8 lbs. (12/08/2008)
By Isabella
This is my Hayden. He is almost 2 years old. He is a min pin. Cute as can be and very smart. He has his own little personality. I love him to death. I also have a min pin/chihuahua mix named Tex. (12/13/2008)
By sammy
We have a 4 day old litter of minpin chihuahua pups, 3 male and two female. 4 look like the minpin dad (black and tan) and one is rust/Brown. What do these cuties usually sell for? The min pin dad is registerd and I am not sure about the chihuahua mom. Any info would be appreciated. I will have photos in a few days. Thanks, Trish in Kentucky (12/13/2008)
By Trish
Back on Oct. 21st I posted a picture of raider at 3 months. I had thought he was for sure a chipin. Yet now that he has grown and is 5 1/2 months we are playing the guess what breed game. We spoke with a professional groomer that thinks he might be part shiba inu. his coat is really thick and his tail does that curvy up thing. Has anyone ever came across any shiba inu mini pinscher mix? Or shiba inu chihuahua mix? Has anyone's vet ever thought that their dog might be shiba iun when you thought it was chipin? I have had no luck finding shiba inu mix breeds online. Please reply on this site if you have any information for me! Thanks.
Here's a current picture of my baby raider. (12/17/2008)
By Melissa
I love my chipin he is the best pet I have ever had. He loves car rides and loves being under the cover. I would like to have one more chipin. (12/17/2008)
By Carla
This is Nena. I rescued her from Puerto Rico. I believe she is a chipin! I love her to death! (12/23/2008)
By Andrea
This is Molly. She showed up at my house sometime in April 2008. She was abandon by some people that lived near me. At first, she would come around and I would feed her. I knew she had recently had pups because of her tits, and then once the pups were no longer sucking, she would carry food back to them in her mouth. This went on for a few months, then she decided to hang around all the time, and now she has me wrapped around her paw. I had her spayed and all shots, etc. She is very sweet and lies on my lap all the time. I have to share my bed with her (she snuggles of course), but she barks, jerks and kicks in her sleep. It's very cute. (12/24/2008)
By Shane S.
I love all the pics and stories about your chipins! I have had Spike for over a year now, he was a rescue from our local animal shelter. I was told he was chihuahua mix and always wondered what the mix was. My kids have a minpin and their bodies seemed so similar, I am thinking after visiting here, that is what my baby is mixed with.
No toy is safe from his destruction. He loves to sleep under the blankets with us, and he loves our family, but is very slow to warm up to strangers. My other dogs are black labs and I never thought I would be a little dog person, but dang it if this guy didn't convert me!
(12/27/2008)By navymomkym
I think I might have the same pup as all of you. We are not sure how old she is because my mom's friend found her in a ditch and gave her to us about 3 months ago. Her name is Sadie Mae and we believe she is between 5 and 6 months old. She does have a temper at times and howls at the door when she hears/sees something. She does get jealous when she's up in my lap and my 2 year old sister climbs up there, but hey she loves attention. This is her pic from about 3-4 weeks ago. (12/29/2008)
By Dakotah M.
We rescued our little girl (Stormy) from a local shelter about 4 months ago. She was there with her sister, but unfortunately we could only take one of them (her sister was adopted too though, so no worries). We were told they are chihuahua/terrier mix. We have always suspected she was some sort of a minpin mix though because she looks more like a minpin than a chi. All of my friends even commented that they would have guessed she was a minpin, not a chi. Also, Stormy's sister has a brindle coat, which I have never seen in a chi or a minpin though. What do ya'll think? (12/29/2008)
By Deonna
I just got Kayleigh on Thanksgiving, I was told she was a Chipin. We're not sure of her age- 6 months maybe, I am still waiting for my friend to find her paperwork before she leaves for Iraq. Kayleigh just lost a tooth & started her period this week. The vet weighed her at 3lb-11oz & she is all legs w/ docked tail & floppy ears, she has dry patches on the ends of her ears, the vet said he'd scrape/micro scope it at our next visit, if it doesn't improve with a proper diet.
She is super sweet & only after a day of barking, she finally gets along with our 40lb cattle dog, but does not like other animals including caged birds. I think this is a great little dog & is very much loved! We're getting her spayed & micro chipped next month. We're looking at adding on an addition to our house to fit all of her clothes. JK... I have been lucky to find some really cute inexpensive clothes. Walmart seems to have the best clothes. Why do people dock their tails? (12/30/2008)
By Lisa Jane
I adopted Frankie in June of '08. Vets said he was a chihuahua, but he looks just like a lot of other dogs here. He's very affectionate, loves to give kisses and hugs, and is so precious when he burrows under blankets. He's about 13 lbs., although he's solid and not chunky. He's a great alarm system, and an awesome cuddler. I'm so glad he's my little four legged buddy. (12/30/2008)
By Melissa
My Father in law just gave us this cute puppy. He said the puppy was a chihuahua but I think he is a mix. (12/30/2008)
By Claudia.
This is Lucy. We went to a picnic at a friends house and there she was. They already had a chihuahua and said Lucy was too hyper. An older woman had Lucy first and couldn't handle all the attention that she requires. It was love at first sight. Even though I was her third owner, she has adapted well. Probably because I spoil her rotten! I was told she was a chihuahua/dashund mix but I came to the conclusion that she is a chipin. She has the longest legs! Anyway, she loves to sleep under the blankets. Since we have no children, she has become my baby. I dress her up like a little doll. (12/30/2008)
By Connie
We got these from a friend who wasn't able to give them the attention they need. The one on the left (Babe) has more pincher in her, definitely the on-guard and more loyal one. The one on the right (Lily) is the playful chihuahua type, not a care in the world and definitely not interested in being on-guard! The one on the left can be too dominating to her sister and we're training her to know her place in the family. If we let her run the coop, she will. Overall, they are VERY smart and so much fun! (12/30/2008)
By Christina
These are my baby chipins. They are 4 1/2 weeks old right now. The mom is a 100% min pin weighing 7 lbs. The dad is a 100% Chihuahua weighing 8 lbs. (01/03/2009)
By Barb
I love my Rocky. He's so little but acts so tough & he's a sweetheart. When I first got him he looked sick and was very skinny. (01/04/2009)
By Amanda
This my baby minpin/chi named "Chile". I got her at 12 weeks old.
(01/05/2009)
By Hal
This is Chile's little Brother Mole' (We call him "Mo" for short). I love them so much. (01/05/2009)
By Hal
As you can see, I think you've got a breed of dog that is very popular and well loved by everyone that has one. I only wish I could find a young black and brown female. They are so adorable. (01/05/2009)
By Little Suzy
I have a min pin mix and I would assume probably a Chipin because she looks very similar to some of the photos. She does have this unusually curly tail which throws me off thinking she could be mixed with something else. Here is my Kismet! She is awesome and just turned 2yrs. (01/05/2009)
By Dawn
Looking for small family pet, preferably min pin or chihuahua. Any one have one that they can't keep?
Editor's Note: Please check with a local dog shelter or rescue organization. There are many dogs needing good homes. Here is an online resource: http://www.petfinder.com (01/05/2009)
By maria
Is there a way to verify that our pup is a chipin when the vet says chi? (01/06/2009)
By Shelley
Hi, my minchi is a rescue. She is about 6 years old. Her name is Carolina. She is a great pet, very protective of her family. She is 4 pounds and thinks she's 300 pounds. We have a cat that is double her size and she rules the cat. She doesn't like other animals, but she is a very loving dog. She is one of the family. God bless you and your pet. Suzanne in VA (01/06/2009)
By suzanne
I posted a picture of my pup Zopal a while back, I had thought she was a chihuahua, but with each day that passes she is showing many traits of a chipin. She is now 4 months old and about 7 pounds. We love her to death, she is smart, very crafty and sweet - a real handful, but a handful that we cherish. (01/06/2009)
By Laurie from Edmonton, Canada
This is Suzie, my Chihuahua Miniature Pincher. She is the most lovable and affectionate dog ever. Well to me anyways. She doesn't take very well to strangers but she handles it alright. I got her from a shelter a year ago and we're having a hard time working on a diet right now. She is a little chubby, but I still love her like crazy. (01/07/2009)
By Karen
Here is our little Myley. She is 5 months old and such a wonderful dog. She has her own little personality and is the smartest puppy we have ever had. I got her from a pet store, on clearance, because the pet store was about to put her to sleep for being an old pup in the store. She travels well and has a love for grapes and swiss cheese. (01/08/2009)
By Krissy
This is my 5 year old chipin, Peanut. She was the runt of the litter, but I liked her because she had more of a "chihuahua" face than her brothers and sisters. Her body however, is more like a pincher. She's pretty long compared to other chihuahuas. She wears a large in dog clothes. (01/09/2009)
By Erica
Krissy,
Please read the following before you give Myley any more grapes.
http://www.cvm.umn.edu/newsandevents/facts/petsafety/Grapes/index.htm (01/10/2009)
By Paulie
PICO is our Min Pin / Chihuahua cross. He is a very smart puppy, 8 months old and approx 8 lbs. He is super sweet and cuddly at bed time and when he is tired, but a handful when he is not! We can spend hours playing and laughing at him. They are quite a comical dog with the energy to keep going. When ever you have an off day, sad or mad - one look or kiss from Pico and the day turns around.
Good Luck! Kenny W. Edmonton, (01/11/2009)
Here is my baby, Koa. He's 2 years old and loves bully sticks and socks! (01/13/2009)
By Dee
This is my beautiful Chipin Baby. She is almost 2 years old. Her birthday is at the end of the month. Baby is so sweet and good natured. She loves to burrow and play with soft, squeaky toys. Her bed is full of her favorite toys actually. I would say there are about 8-12 toys in there now. Baby is also extremely smart, I am amazed at how fast she learns and adapts to life around her. If I could find another dog like her, I would definitely do it! (01/13/2009)
By CF
This is my precious baby Belle. She is 8 months and she is the most adorable loving baby. (01/15/2009)
He is so cute. (01/18/2009)
By Tex
This is my Chipin, Bacon. He is 9 weeks in this photo and 2.5lbs. He is the sweetest dog I've ever had. Very loyal and not to mention so cute! His floppy ears kill me. (01/20/2009)
By Michelle
This is my monster Stewi! (01/20/2009)
By joanie
My girl "Maddy", she is a veteran of this website. She is all grown up now. She only barks if somebody enters my room at night. Good with the kids. Very loyal to where it's almost annoying. (01/21/2009)
By Dana
This is my 3 year old minpin chihuahua dog. It is a she. I got her as the runt of her litter. She barks everytime someone knocks at the door. She is loving to my kids and anyone who walks in. She loves to cuddle. Her name is Snuggles, because she has loved to cuddle since she was a puppy.
Her weight is only 4 pounds. She has always been a good dog and loves to travel in the car. She growls when she does not aprove of someone, so we trust her by that. She has only done that to 4 people in her 3 yeas of life, so she is a great judge of character. Hope it helps who ever it can. (01/22/2009)
By James
Here's my little girl Mia. She's the best, most sweetest dog ever. She's the biggest of her litter (8lbs) and actually has more of the min pin characteristics than her siblings. I love her. She loves to jump in the bed and crawl under the covers in the middle of night and snuggle. She's the best! (01/22/2009)
By Patty H
She is the cutest thing I have ever seen. This is Lilybelle, she is a year and 7 months. She may be a mutt, but I love my Chipin. She is my little girl. (01/25/2009)
By Nadine
I was told my girl Nora was a Chihuahua, but everyone asks if she is a min pin mix. Anyone have any ideas? At the vet yesterday she was 7.6 pounds and is only 5 1/2 months old. (01/27/2009)
By jackie
This is a picture of our Chippin's "Frieda & Gertie". We know for sure they are pure-breds before the mix, and we loved Frieda (on the right) so much, that we begged for another from a later litter, and got Gertie. Unfortunately their daddy passed away at a ripe old age, so no more of this exact mix. They are lovable, cuddly, best friends. These dogs are wonderful companions, and ours easily trained to use a "potty pad". This allows us to leave for the day without coming home to a mess, or having someone let them out. They sure do miss us when we are gone, and we return to lots of love and affection. (01/28/2009)
By MickeyD
Oh my, Gertie and Frieda look so much like my dog Spike! I had to smile! Aren't they great dogs? (01/28/2009)
By Kym
This little pupita is Marisol. We have had her since November of 2007. We rescued her from a local shelter. She is approximately 3 or so years old (although we can't be quite sure). She loves to play with feet and she holds her own.
The one thing she will not tolerate are male visitors. It took quite some time to get her acquainted with all the male family members. She gets along quite well with the Yorkshire Terrier that lives next door. The two are best friends and like to chase each other around the yards.
We have caught her eating quite a few strange things. She hoards Q-tips and decapitates them. She also eats: paper, toothpaste, carrots, green beans, and will beg for anything from the table (but we don't usually give her anything, we don't want our baby getting fat). She thinks that my bed is hers, and does not like to share it. She has quite a few outfits, and many, many toys. She enjoys anything that makes strange noises or moves. Enjoy her picture!
(01/29/2009)By linny
These are our babies. Knuckles is on the left, she is Min Pin/Chihuahua mix. While Margo on the right, is full blooded Min Pin. They are both HUGE babies and love to curl up with you. (01/29/2009)
By Tandt
Our Mia just had a birthday. She turned 1 on Jan 28. We got her for our 13 year old daughter because our Dachshund is so laid back, and our daughter wanted a companion to play with. Mia's middle name should be "Trouble" she gets into and tears up everything. We got her a t-shirt that says "Good thing I'm cute!" (01/31/2009)
By Kay in NC
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