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

Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Easygoing

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

Silky Cockers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Miniature Pinscher  and German Shepherd

Maltese and American Cocker Spaniel

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Sable
Brindle

Black
Red
Cream
Brown

Min Pin Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Silky Cockers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Silky Cocker can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Skin Problems
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Obesity

Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Mitral Valve Disease
Corneal Dystrophy

Entropion
Ectropion
Corneal Erosion
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

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)

X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Eye examination
Blood Tests

Min Pin Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Silky Cocker has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Play, Walking, Playing, Training, Rough Housing, Running, Chase, Shake, Catch treats, Run, Nap, Cuddle, Chew, Playing Ball, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Frisbee, Walk, Toys

Walk, Playing

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.

Silky Cockers 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 Silky Cocker, it's at least 7 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.

The Silky Cocker requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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, Silky Cocker should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Silky Cocker 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.

The average cost of a Min Pin Shepherd is somewhere $1.80 - $2.10 per day.

The average cost of a Silky Cocker is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Silky Cocker is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 Min Pin Shepherd is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Silky Cockers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

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

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

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

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