Curious
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Clever

Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Watchful
Cheerful

Min Pin Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

New Sheps shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Miniature Pinscher  and German Shepherd

German Shepherd, Newfoundland

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Sable
Brindle

Sable
Blue
Silver
Red
Cream
Gray
Brown
White
Black

Straight

Wavy

A Min Pin Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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 New Shep can have a litter of 4-12 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.

While the Min Pin Shepherd breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The New Shep breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Perianal Fistulas
Degenerative Myelopathy
Subaortic Stenosis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Mitral Valve Disease
Corneal Dystrophy

Demodectic Mange
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Pemphigus
Urolithiasis
Seborrhea
Pannus
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Footpad Disorder
Platelet Dysfunction
Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Pyoderma

Blood Tests for Organ Function
X-ray imaging
Blood And Urine Analysis
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Full Physical Eexamination by the Veterinarian to test the range of movement in the joint areas
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Myelography (Dye And X-Ray to Assess The Spinal Cord)

Min Pin Shepherds 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.

New Sheps 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 Min Pin Shepherd, 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 New Shep, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Min Pin Shepherd has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

New Sheps require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Min Pin Shepherd 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Min Pin Shepherd feed 2.5 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 95-120 pound (43 - 54 kg) New Shep 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 Min Pin Shepherd is somewhere $1.80 - $2.10 per day.

The average cost of a New Shep is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Min Pin Shepherd is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $756 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 New Shep 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.

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

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

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

New Sheps are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Min Pin Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

New Sheps are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Min Pin Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Min Pin Shepherds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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