Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Clever

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

United States

United States

Miniature Pinscher and Shetland Sheepdog

Japanese Chin, Boston Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

2000's

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brown
Black
Red
White

Black
White

Sheltie Pins have short coats.

Boston Chins have medium-length coats.

A Sheltie Pin can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Boston Chin can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Deafness
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Cherry Eye
Congenital Heart Defect

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Microphthalmia
Cryptorchidism
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Eye Conditions

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma

Dna For Pra
Blood Analysis
Full Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA for VWD

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Full Blood Work
General Physical Examination

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

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

Sheltie Pins sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Fetch, Hiking, Running, Hide & Seek, Chase, Tug-of-war, Walks

Relax, Walk

Sheltie Pins are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Boston Chins 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 Sheltie Pin, it's at least 10 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 Boston Chin, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Sheltie Pins usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Boston Chins usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

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

In general Sheltie Pin should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Boston Chin should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Sheltie Pins are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

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

Sheltie Pins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Sheltie Pins are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Boston Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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