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The Chipin comes in a range of colors. The most common colors are black and tan and black, tan and white. It also comes in light cream, tan, chocolate, chocolate and tan and deep red referred to as red stag. It is a small breed that is adapted to apartment living.
The Chinpin is playful, friendly and high energy. It is intelligent and learns new tricks easily. It is wary when meeting new people. While it isn’t aggressive, it is easily excitable. The Chinpin is loyal to its owners and protective of the household. Sometimes easily excitable, be sure to properly exercise this breed.
Chipins are healthy dogs, but can have poor health traits passed down genetically. These include poor dental health, subluxating patella (where the kneecap slips out of place or dislocates completely when the dog attempts to move its leg), and problems with weight maintenance (due to high activity levels).
Chipins are a high energy breed and need a lots of exercise. Usually they require at least one medium-to-long walk per day. If not exercised, they tend to take out their pent-up energy by running around inside and barking and even sometimes may get play a little rough with other animals. Most prefer small, bite sized kibble as their jaws are small. Some may have trouble maintaining weight due to their high energy level.
Chipins need plenty of exercise and are not content to sit at home all day. They require little-to-no grooming, other than the occasional bath. They are small and fragile-bodied enough that homes with very small or very rambunctious children may not be suitable for them. Homes in which people are absent most of the day are not ideal, due to the Chipin being a social creature who needs the stimulation and interaction only its masters can provide. Some do well in single-pet homes and some need the company of another animal in order to flourish. Leaving this high-energy dog in a confined environment all day is likely to result in bad behavior/manners. They need to be exercised to release pent up energy.
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If it is the dog on your profile, it looks like my dog Jackson and he is a hybrid. His mother is a Chihuahua and his father is a MinPin. They are considered Minchi or Chipin, I suppose depending on which parent is what.
at times they do or at least mine does when its people she doesn't know she barks at them but after they get closer and want to pet her then shes playful
I know from personal experience with my ChiPin and further research made online, NO raisins or grapes for sure! a small hand full of grapes can make her appear drunk or low blood sugar and could actualy destoy her liver and kill her. NO GRAPES/Raisins:) I would definately stay away from Chocolate and Garlic as well. Remember that most of the table scrapps of meat are often seasoned w garlic. (I just give my baby center cuts;)
Keep trying and reinforceing the correct behavior. My Lucy is a ChiPin and is 13 months old, however she was a handful to potty train. These little dogs seem to be very head strong, so I believe that you it is nesscessary to be both very constant and stern!! Good luck!!
If you haven't taken your pup for a vet check, now is definitely the time. It sounds like the lil guy might have worms. What you described of his habits sounds like that's a good possibility. They will eat as if they have been starved half to death when they have worms. Don't be alarmed, it's quite common and very treatable. Good luck!
Bentley is very enegenic and playful, he loves other dogs but doesnt like many humans, especially new people. He is very picky in what he will eat. Very protective of his close family, and will snap sometims! Had no problem potty training him as a puppy! Loves his blankies and toys. Overall he is a very good boy, and I love having him in our family and home.
Age :
18 months
Name:
bentley
Color:
tri color
Description:
Bentley is very enegenic and playful, he loves other dogs but doesnt like many humans, especially new people. He is very picky in what he will eat. Very protective of his close family, and will snap sometims! Had no problem potty training him as a puppy! Loves his blankies and toys. Overall he is a very good boy, and I love having him in our family and home.
Age :
6 month
Name:
Gizmo
Color:
black anf brown
Description:
Gizmo...6months old and very playful. Understands when he's doin wrong and hate being in time out.
Age :
2 yrs
Name:
Charlie
Color:
Brown
Description:
Very loyal ..great personality
Age :
2 months old
Name:
Perks
Color:
Brown
Description:
Our newly acquired pet, Perks! He's kinda aloof at first but he never snaps at other people :) he loves to sleep and only active in the morning :) he lives to be cuddled.
Age :
3 yrs
Name:
Paco
Color:
Black and Tan
Description:
Paco is 8 pounds and stands 12" at the shoulder. From the behavior descriptions I think he is a Chipin. He was listed as a LH Chihuahua mix at the shelter.
Age :
3 yrs
Name:
Paco
Color:
Black and Tan
Description:
Paco was adopted from our local shelter and listed as a LH Chihuahua mix. I believe he is a LH Chipin from the photos and behavior descriptions I have read. What do you think?
Age :
3 months
Name:
Bentley
Color:
Black / cream
Description:
I found Bentley in front of a Walmart. We are in Arizona . It was hot outside. I picked him up and asked how much? She said, "$30." I said ,don't sell him I want him. I will be right back. He is so precious. From the moment I held him until now, he has been the joy of my life. He is so lovable, friendly non-barking. He is smart and high energy . We play for hours at a time. He is also a cuddler. I was told he was a pure bred Chihuahua, but after having him for almost a month, he is nothing like my sisters dogs. I'm so blessed to have him. He's adorable and stops everyone in their tracks when they see him...
Age :
5months
Name:
Brutes
Color:
black/tan
Description:
He is very loving...full of energy and loves going for walks and plays fetch. He loves his squeaky ball. Shy around new people, but once I socialized him he remembers everyone he meets. I love this hybrid breed. Brutes is my buddy. He even road on the motorcycle with me. He is fearless but fragile.
Age :
4yr
Name:
Diva
Color:
black
Description:
Diva being in style!
Age :
4yr
Name:
Diva
Color:
black
Description:
Diva smiling and happy to be on a car ride! She loves car rides!
Age :
2 years
Name:
Roxy
Color:
black and tan
Description:
Black and tan, spolied little girl
Age :
1 year
Name:
Bella
Color:
grey
Description:
very hyper and fun loving. loves other dogs and even though she is little she loves to play with big animals. Her favorite thing to do is lay by the fire.
Age :
4
Name:
Fido
Color:
tan and white
Description:
Adopted into our family this past March. And a complete loveable couch potato. Loves to ride in the truck, and enjoys camping with his family.
Age :
1 1/2 Years
Name:
♥Snickers♥
Color:
Dark Brown & Tan
Description:
We Adopted him from Best Friends Animal Society.
Age :
2
Name:
Sailor
Color:
Blonde
Description:
This is Sailor. She is .5 Chi and .5 Pin. She is the best dog ever!! She loves to snuggle and sun bathe.
Age :
2
Name:
SAILOR AND SEA
Color:
BLACK AND TAN AND SANDY
Description:
LOVES OF MY LIFE!! THE BEST DOGS I HAVE EVER OWNED. SO MUCH FUN, ENERGY AND THEY LOVE LIKE NO OTHER CREATURE ON EARTH.
Age :
1 1/2
Name:
bella
Color:
black and tan
Description:
beautiful and loyal. cutest little dog ever
Age :
10 weeks
Name:
Red
Color:
Black/Tan
Description:
Adorable, loving, playful, precious, little boy! We breed these precious little cuties each year! Check out our ads on here!
Age :
10 weeks
Name:
Bella
Color:
Black/Tan
Description:
Sweet, adorable, loving, precious, tiny girl! We breed these precious little cuties each year! Check out our ads on here!
Age :
10 weeks
Name:
Deigo
Color:
Tri-colored
Description:
Adorable, loving, sweet, precious, chubby little boy! We breed these precious little cuties each year! Check out our ads on here!
Age :
1
Name:
Tiny Prince Daxton
Color:
black/tan
Description:
This little guy is so sweet and loving! He is only 5 lbs and will stay a tiny man. He is the cutest little stud we've ever seen!
Age :
6
Name:
Lil' Miss Britney
Color:
black/tan
Description:
Britney is a calm, laid back, and very affectionate girl. She follows me everywhere I go and is a very well behaved dog. I love his breed of dog so much! They are true companion lap dogs and want nothing more than to be with their owners all day long, even if it's just sitting on the couch, curled under a blanket, and watching tv. Many people say this breed is very hyper, but my little girl and all of her puppies have been nothing like that. They're all perfect little angels!
Age :
1
Name:
Tito
Color:
brown/tan
Description:
very smart, learned quickly, loves going to the dog park to play with the bigger dogs.
Age :
1
Name:
Tito
Color:
brown/tan
Description:
Tito at 8 weeks old
Age :
1
Name:
Tito
Color:
brown/tan
Description:
8 lbs, good personality, has a big ego!..
Age :
9 weeks old
Name:
Stubby
Color:
Brown
Description:
9 week old puppy from Central/Eastern New Hampshire 5/29/10 will be when they are ready to go home.
Age :
9 weeks old
Name:
Junior Miss
Color:
Brown
Description:
9 week old puppy has 8 brothers and sisters all from the same litter.. They are from Central/Eastern New Hampshire
Age :
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Age :
4 months
Name:
Echo
Color:
brindle
Description:
Echo is a brindle mix, she's around 4 months old. I don't know what breed she is, she weighed 7lbs on her last vet visit, but I think she probably weighs a bit more now. If anyone has a clue as to her breed mix, it would be great! BTW, I have no idea what a chipin is, I just put it because I couldn't continue without putting a breed.....so I just chose one at random.....