Peke-A-Pin

United States

Pekingese, Miniature Pinscher

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White
Gray
Fawn

Peke-A-Pins are known for their short coat.

Straight

2-5 puppies per pregnancy

A Peke-A-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.

Peke-A-Pins are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Peke-A-Pin is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Skeletal Deformities

KCS
Cataracts
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Corneal Dystrophy

Hip
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Respiratory Tests
Eye examination

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Peke-A-Pins may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Peke-A-Pin have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Peke-A-Pins a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The Peke-A-Pin breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Peke-A-Pins tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Wrestling

Medium

Peke-A-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.

8 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Peke-A-Pin, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

25 minutes

In general most Peke-A-Pins usually need at least 25 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 Peke-A-Pin is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Weekly

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

1 cups

For an average 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Peke-A-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.

$1.10 - $1.40 / day

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

$28 - $42 / month

The average per month expenses of a Peke-A-Pin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Peke-A-Pins has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Peke-A-Pin is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Peke-A-Pins are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Peke-A-Pins are average friendly dogs towards children.

Peke-A-Pins are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Peke-A-Pins are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Peke-A-Pins are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Peke-A-Pins have an average level of playfulness. The Peke-A-Pins, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Peke-A-Pin dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.