Playful
Stubborn
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Devoted
Lively
Clever

Alert
Independent
Selfish
Controlled
Calm
Protective
Sensitive

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

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

Doxie-Pins are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Kangal if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Turkey

Miniature Pinscher, Dachshund

Mastiff-type

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

Unknown

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Brown
Black
Red

Gray
Fawn
Sable

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 Kangal 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.

Doxie-Pins are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs
Blood Tests

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

Doxie-Pin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Kangal is an antisocial breed that prefers solitude and may not be suitable for social households.

Doxie-Pins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Kangals need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Doxie-Pins bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Kangal dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Playing, Play keep away, Play, Fetch, Walk, Keep away, Tug-of-war, Chase, Hide & Seek, Naptime, Walking, Shoe chewing, Run, Sleep, Hike, Sun bathing, Sleeping, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Watching tv, Road trip, Nap, Running, Love trrats, Love Car Ride, Playdate, Painting nails, Eating Snacks, Tag, Snuggling

Walk

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 Kangal, it's at least 10 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 Kangals 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 Doxie-Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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 110-150 pound (50 - 68 kg) Kangal feed 4 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 Kangal is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 Kangal is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Doxie-Pin is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Kangals are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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.

The Kangal is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Kangals are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Kangals are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

Doxie-Pins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Kangals are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.