Affectionate
Lively
Friendly

Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Gentle
Cheerful
Clever

Dutch Smoushonds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Min Pin Frises are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Poodle, Brussels Griffon, Border Terrier and German Schnauzer

Miniature Pinscher, Bichon Frise

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
White

Dutch Smoushonds have medium-length coats.

Min Pin Frises have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Curly

A Dutch Smoushond 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.

A Min Pin Frise can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Dutch Smoushonds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Min Pin Frises are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Dutch Smoushonds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

Hemophilia
Mitral Valve Disease

Arthritis

Color Dilution Alopecia
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

OFA
Yearly Eye Exam
Yearly Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Radiographs
Blood And Urine Analysis

Dutch Smoushond has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Min Pin Frise has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Walking, Car rides, Tug-of-war

Cuddling, Walking, Traveling, Running outside, Loves the snow

Dutch Smoushonds 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.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dutch Smoushond, it's at least 12 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 Min Pin Frise, it's at least 3 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Dutch Smoushonds usually need at least 60 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 Min Pin Frises usually need at least 45 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 Dutch Smoushond has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Min Pin Frise requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Dutch Smoushond 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, Min Pin Frise should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-22 pound (9 - 10 kg) Dutch Smoushond 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 10-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Min Pin Frise feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Dutch Smoushond is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Dutch Smoushond 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 average per month expenses of a Min Pin Frise 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Min Pin Frises make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Dutch Smoushonds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Min Pin Frises are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Dutch Smoushonds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Dutch Smoushonds are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Min Pin Frises are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.