Active
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Aggressive
Fearless
Good-natured
Opinionated

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Clever

Avoid Foxingeses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Chin-Pins aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

United States

​United States

Fox Terrier and Pekingese

Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinscher

1990s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brown
Black
Cream
Red
White
Pied

Black
White
Red
Brown

Foxingeses have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Chin-Pins have short coats.

Wiry

Straight

A Foxingese can have a litter of 3-6 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.

A Chin-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.

Foxingeses typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Patellar Luxation

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

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

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

Foxingese has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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

Foxingeses 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.

Chin-Pins 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 Foxingese, it's at least 6 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 Chin-Pin, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Foxingeses usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Foxingeses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Chin-Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Foxingese feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 8-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) Chin-Pin feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Foxingese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Chin-Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Foxingese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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 Chin-Pin is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

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

Chin-Pins are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Foxingeses have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

Chin-Pins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Chin-Pins are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Foxingeses are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

Chin-Pins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Chin-Pins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.