Gentle
Easygoing
Protective
Calm

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Clever

Hanover Hounds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Chin-Pins are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Hanover Hounds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

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

Germany

​United States

Liam Hound, Bloodhound

Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinscher

Federation Cynologique Internationale
United Kennel Club

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

17th Century

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Brindle

Black
White
Red
Brown

Hanover Hounds have medium-length coats.

Chin-Pins have short coats.

A Hanover Hound can have a litter of 10-14 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.

Hanover Hounds may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

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

The Hanover Hound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Ear Infections
Entropion
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Hanover Hounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Chin-Pins' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Hanover Hound has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Hanover Hounds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Hanover Hounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Hanover Hounds 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, Eating Snacks, Play, Run

Walking

Hanover Hounds 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 Hanover Hound, 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 Chin-Pin, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Hanover Hounds 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 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.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Hanover Hound feed 2.8 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 Hanover Hound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Hanover Hound 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.

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.

Hanover Hounds can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Hanover Hounds 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.

Hanover Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

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

Chin-Pins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Hanover Hounds 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.

Hanover Hounds are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Hanover Hounds may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Chin-Pins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.