Stubborn
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Aggressive
Good-natured
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Opinionated

Outright
Tempered
Courageous
Loving
Familiar
Lively
Spirited

Peke-Italians are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

German Pinschers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Peke-Italians are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a German Pinscher if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Germany

Italian Greyhound and Pekingese

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

Early 1900s

1600s

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Gray
Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Black
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Red

Black
Fawn
Red
Brown
Blue

Peke-Italians have medium-length coats.

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

Wavy

Wiry

A Peke-Italian can have a litter of 2-4 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 German Pinscher can have a litter of 12-15 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-Italians are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

German Pinschers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Periodontal Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Congenital Heart Defect

KCS
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Leg Fractures
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataracts

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Respiratory Tests

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Dna Test For Vwd
Thyroid Tests

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

German Pinschers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

German Pinschers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

German Pinschers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Peke-Italians are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Peke-Italian dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

German 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Peke-Italian, it's at least 4 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 German Pinscher, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Peke-Italians usually need at least 20 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 German Pinschers 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.

The Peke-Italian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The German Pinscher is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-14 pound (3 - 6 kg) Peke-Italian 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.

For an average 65-90 pound (29 - 41 kg) German Pinscher feed 3 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 Peke-Italian is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a German Pinscher is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Peke-Italian 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 German Pinscher is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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-Italians are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

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

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

Peke-Italians are not suitable for children.

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

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

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

Peke-Italians are not known for being a highly playful breed.

German Pinschers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.