Playful
Stubborn
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Devoted
Lively
Clever

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Cheerful
Willful

Doxie-Pins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

​United States

Miniature Pinscher, Dachshund

German Wirehaired Pointer and English Springer Spaniel

Unknown

​Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
Red

White
Brown
Black
Pied

Doxie-Pins have medium-length coats.

German Wirehaired Sprointers have short coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Doxie-Pin can have a litter of 4-8 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.

A German Wirehaired Sprointer 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.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Diabetes
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Corneal Dystrophy
Cutaneous Asthenia

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs
Blood Tests

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Eye Examinations
Blood Work

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Doxie-Pins 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.

German Wirehaired Sprointers 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 Doxie-Pin, 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 Wirehaired Sprointer, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Doxie-Pins 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 German Wirehaired Sprointers usually need at least 120 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 Doxie-Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

German Wirehaired Sprointers 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.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Doxie-Pin 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 50-70 pound (23 - 32 kg) German Wirehaired Sprointer 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 Doxie-Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Doxie-Pin 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 Wirehaired Sprointer 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.

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

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

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

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

Doxie-Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Doxie-Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Doxie-Pins are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are highly friendly around strangers.

Doxie-Pins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.