![]() ![]() Though not irrefutable, I truly believe that Zeus picked up on the man’s attitude and tone of voice. Then, one of our friends came out the back door and said, “What is that? Is that a Chihuahua?” Instantly, Zeus started barking at him in his most ferocious tone. We were at a party and standing outside on the porch with a group of 10-15 people. However, our first miniature pinscher, Zeus, took offense to being called a Chihuahua. I love all dogs, including MIn Pins and Chihuahuas. Both MIn Pins and Chihuahuas have this characteristic, and I think Nano got a double dose of those genes! He weighs in at 8.5 lbs and is approximately 8 in. Nano’s size is bigger than that of a Chihuahua and smaller than that of a Min Pin.His rounded skull can be seen in the picture below. His skull is slightly rounded, or “apple” shaped.His proportion is “square.” The body of a Chihuahua is longer than its legs.Chihuahua ears are set at a 45 degree angle. Later in the post, I detail each Min Pin characteristic and compare it to that of the Chihuahua, but here are just a few of Nano’s characteristics that lead me to believe he is a Chi Pin: He has several features in common with one breed or the other. To the left, you see Nano, a Miniature Pinscher-Chihuahua mix, or a Chi Pin, as I affectionately call him. The Chihuahua breed is an ancient breed (circa 5th century A.D.) from Mexico and South America while the Miniature Pinscher originated half-way across the world in Germany and much more recently (mid-19th century A.D.). However, Miniature Pinschers are very different than Chihuahuas. Because of their similar size and sometimes similar coat color, MIniature Pinschers are often mistaken for Chihuahuas. ![]()
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