Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Fearless
Clever

Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

Smooth Fox Pinschers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Crested Chins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Fox Terrier, Miniature Pinscher

Japanese Chin, Chinese Crested

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Blue
White
Fawn

Black
Cream
Red
Fawn
Silver
White
Blue
Sable

Smooth Fox Pinschers have short coats.

Crested Chins are known for their coat length.

A Smooth Fox Pinscher 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 Crested Chin 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.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Crested Chins are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

None Known

Eyes
Skeletal/Joint Conditions

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Myasthenia Gravis

Eyes

Skin Evaluation
BAER Testing
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

Physical Examination
Ophthalmic Exam
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Orthopedic Exam

Smooth Fox Pinschers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Crested Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Smooth Fox Pinschers 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.

Crested 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 Smooth Fox Pinscher, it's at least 7 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 Crested Chin, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Fox Pinschers 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 Crested 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 Smooth Fox Pinscher has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Crested Chin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Smooth Fox Pinscher is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

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

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

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

Smooth Fox Pinschers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Crested Chins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Smooth Fox Pinschers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Crested Chins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Crested Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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