Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Clever

Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Going
Trainable
Good-natured
Cheerful

Yorkie Pins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Schnugs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Yorkie Pins as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

United States

United States

Miniature Pinscher and Yorkshire Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer, Pug

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

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

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn

A Yorkie 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 Schnug can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Yorkie Pins are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Hypoglycemia
Eye Problems
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

Epilepsy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Kidney Stones

Cataracts
Mitral Valve Disease
Corneal Dystrophy
Reverse Sneezing

Small Incidence Of Hereditary Eye Diseases Such As Collie Eye Anomaly And Primary Lens Luxation
Weight Gain
Dry Eye

Eye
Hip
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Urinalysis
Buccal Mucosal Screening
Blood Chemistry
Blood Glucose Tests
Physical and Neurologic Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Tests and Blood Count
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

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

Yorkie Pins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Schnugs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Playing, Walking, Play, Tug-of-war, Nap, Walk, Daily walks, Cuddling, Car rides, Run, Go to Beach, Going on drives, Road trip, Eating Snacks, Cuddles

Running, Kanooing

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

Ideally, Yorkie Pin should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Schnug 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
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Yorkie 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.

The average per month expenses of a Schnug is between $36 - $49. This makes an average of $432 - $588 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.

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.

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

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

Yorkie Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Schnugs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

Yorkie Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Schnugs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Yorkie Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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