While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bouvier des Flandress are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Chin-Pin is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Familiar
Intelligent
Protective
Gentle
Loyal
Rational

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Clever

Choose a Bouvier des Flandres 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.

Chin-Pins aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Belgium

​United States

sheepdog, mastiff, beauceron, griffon

Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinscher

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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

1600s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Brindle

Black
White
Red
Brown

Bouvier des Flandress have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Chin-Pins have short coats.

A Bouvier des Flandres can have a litter of 10-12 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 Chin-Pin 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.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Bloat
Megaesophagus
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Laryngeal Paralysis

Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye
Hip
Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Throat
Endoscopy

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Bouvier des Flandres has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Bouvier des Flandress need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Bouvier des Flandress sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Bouvier des Flandress bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Walk, Everything

Walking

Bouvier des Flandress 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.

Chin-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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bouvier des Flandres, it's at least 15 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 Chin-Pin, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bouvier des Flandress usually need at least 90 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 Chin-Pins usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Bouvier des Flandress have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Chin-Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 70-90 pound (32 - 41 kg) Bouvier des Flandres 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.

For an average 8-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) Chin-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.

The average cost of a Bouvier des Flandres is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Bouvier des Flandres is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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 Chin-Pin 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.

Bouvier des Flandres is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Chin-Pins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Bouvier des Flandress make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Bouvier des Flandress are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Chin-Pins are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Bouvier des Flandress are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Chin-Pins are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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