Italian Grey Min Pin

7-12 lbs
11-14"
United States
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Pinscher
The Italian Grey Min Pin is a mix of the Italian Greyhound and the Miniature Pinscher. These are both toy breeds with similar coats and statures so they will be similar in size. They typically stand about 12 to 15 inches high and weigh 10 to 15 pounds. Although they are lovable and affectionate house pets, they should be watched carefully with small children because of their slender build and skittishness. These dogs do best in homes with older children and make excellent companions for the elderly. However, they do need a lot of exercise so they will need someone who is able to take them for walks or a big, fenced yard for them to play in.
purpose Purpose
Companion
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Italian Greyhound and Miniature Pinscher

Italian Grey Min Pin Health

Average Size
Male Italian Grey Min Pin size stats
Height: 12-15 inches Weight: 10-15 lbs
Female Italian Grey Min Pin size stats
Height: 11-14 inches Weight: 7-12 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Epilepsy
  • Mitral Valve Disease
Minor Concerns
  • Periodontal Disease
  • Skin Diseases and Disorders
  • Congenital Eye Defects
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Cataracts
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Occasional Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Skin Evaluation
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Electronic Nerve Response and Activity Test
  • DNA

Italian Grey Min Pin Breed History

The Italian Grey Min Pin has not been around long enough to have a history so you need to check out the backgrounds of the Italian Greyhound and Miniature Pinschers. The Italian Greyhound is an ancient breed that is the smallest sighthound and is actually considered to be miniature. According to records, there is artwork from the ancient Egyptians that shows the Italian Greyhound dog, confirming they have been around for thousands of years. The name Greyhound was mentioned in the Bible and has nothing to do with the color grey but actually stands for fair dog. The breed comes from the Old English Grighund and was brought to Europe by a Mediterranean group of people called Phoenicians to be a companion pet. Although these dogs were popular with Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians, it was the Romans who cultivated the breed. The Prussian King Frederick loved his pet Italian Greyhound so much that he was buried right next to him when he died. In the late 19th century, the Italian Greyhound was brought to the United States, where it was acknowledged by the American Kennel Club in 1886. They are now the 72nd most common dog in the United States. The Miniature Pinscher, which is not related to the Doberman Pinscher, is actually a descendent of the German Standard Pinscher, Italian Greyhound, and Dachshund. They originated in Germany in the 1600s, bred to help rid farm homes from rats and mice. Some say they have been around much longer and that there are paintings and other relics from the Renaissance Period depicting the breed. The name Pinscher actually means “biter” and refers to the breed’s habit of biting its prey. However, the Miniature Pinscher is now a very gentle breed that started being shown in dog shows in Germany in 1900 and was noticed by America in 1925, when it was accepted by the American Kennel Club. They are now the 68th most well-liked breed in the United States.  

Italian Grey Min Pin Breed Appearance

The Italian Grey Min Pin is a small dog with a thin, straight coat that comes in a variety of colors and patterns such as tan, gray, white, yellow, chocolate, liver, brindle, sable, pied, merle, speckled, orange, red, beige, or black. Because the Italian Greyhound and the Miniature Pinscher are both dogs of small stature, your Italian Grey Min Pin is going to be a very thin and streamlined dog with long, skinny legs and a narrow head. Their triangular ears stand up on their head when listening and flop down when they are not. Their long, tapered tail is usually curled up over their back but may also hang down.
Eye Color Possibilities
brown Italian Grey Min Pin eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Italian Grey Min Pin nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
black Italian Grey Min Pin coat
Black
gray Italian Grey Min Pin coat
Gray
brown Italian Grey Min Pin coat
Brown
red Italian Grey Min Pin coat
Red
cream Italian Grey Min Pin coat
Cream
fawn Italian Grey Min Pin coat
Fawn
white Italian Grey Min Pin coat
White
pied Italian Grey Min Pin coat
Pied
sable Italian Grey Min Pin coat
Sable
brindle Italian Grey Min Pin coat
Brindle
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Italian Grey Min Pin straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Italian Grey Min Pin Breed Maintenance

The coat of the Italian Grey Min Pin is one of the easiest to groom with a thin, short, glossy sheen that barely needs brushing or shampooing. All you really have to do is run a slicker brush or rubber grooming mitt over your dog once a week to keep her skin and coat healthy and prevent shedding. Rather than bathing your dog, you can use a wet washcloth or dog cleaning wipe once in a while to keep her looking and feeling great. You can also clean her ears and teeth once a week to keep them clean and fresh. Also, trim your dog’s toenails when needed to prevent curling and cracking. 

Brushes for Italian Grey Min Pin
Slicker Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Italian Grey Min Pin requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Italian Grey Min Pin Temperament

The Italian Greyhound is a mild-mannered and submissive breed that needs to be socialized early and often. The Miniature Pinscher is friendly and affectionate but can be a bit rambunctious for small children so they need extra training as well. This combination is a concern for those with little ones and they do best when raised together. However, you should still supervise them to prevent accidents. The Italian Grey Min Pin is a quick learner and is eager to please, making them easy to train. They are susceptible to Small Dog Syndrome, which is a condition that should be called Spoiled Dog Syndrome because that is basically what it means. Be firm and consistent to prevent this problem.

Italian Grey Min Pin Activity Requirements

Both the Italian Greyhound and the Miniature Pinscher have high activity levels that need tons of exercise so your Italian Grey Min Pin will need to get about an hour or two of vigorous activity every day to prevent health problems or boredom. The Italian Greyhound is a racing and hunting dog while the Miniature Pinscher is a hunter and because of this, your dog will likely have a strong prey drive and urge to run. You can expect them to chase whatever small animals they can find outdoors or indoors. Do not leave them alone with rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs and the like. They need to stay socialized, so taking them to the dog park once or twice a month is an excellent idea. A home with a securely fenced back yard is ideal for this hybrid; he should always be supervised when outside.
Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
11 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
60 minutes
activity minutes

Italian Grey Min Pin Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
1 cups
cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$0.80 - $1.00
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$20.00 - $30.00
food bag monthly cost

Italian Grey Min Pin Height & Weight

6 Months
Male Italian Grey Min Pin size stats at six months
Height: 12.5 inches Weight: 7.5 lbs
Female Italian Grey Min Pin size stats at six months
Height: 11.5 inches Weight: 4.5 lbs
12 Months
Male Italian Grey Min Pin size stats at 12 months
Height: 13.5 inches Weight: 10.0 lbs
Female Italian Grey Min Pin size stats at 12 months
Height: 12.5 inches Weight: 7.0 lbs
18 Months
Male Italian Grey Min Pin size stats at 18 months
Height: 14.5 inches Weight: 12.5 lbs
Female Italian Grey Min Pin size stats at 18 months
Height: 13.5 inches Weight: 9.5 lbs

Italian Grey Min Pin Owner Experiences

Luna
2 Years
4 People
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Laying in the sun
Eating Snacks
Fetch
Nap
Play
Run
Walk
Spa day
I spontaneously took a trip to my local animal shelter about 7 months ago and l walked out of there with my baby Luna. She’s the sweetest dog I’ve ever known. She loves going on walks and running at the field. She loves napping with me as well. She doesn’t do well with kids or other dogs; she’s a rescue dog so I think seeing other dogs triggers her?? She’s very calm overall and she’s very loyal as well. She truly changed my life for the better and I’m forever grateful to have seen her at that shelter.
2 years, 9 months ago
Penny
1 Year
2 People
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Sleeping
Cuddling
Agility training
I adopted Penny from the animal shelter and a DNA test let me to realize that she's a true Italian Grey Min Pin, her mother was IG, father Min Pin. I think she had a pretty rough start in life. When I first met her, she actually tried to bite be because she was so terrified of human contact; that sealed her fate, I knew this was the dog for me, she needed someone to love her, and I, still feeling pain from the loss of my previous rescue, needed someone to love. Penny is an absolute sweetheart once she allows you to love her. The highlight of every day is coming home to her. She is always so excited to see me. She is NOT a social dog at all. She would prefer it if my roommates dog were gone, and she doesn't like making new friends. She is 100000% and introvert; she has her family (myself and my roommate) and she has no need for anyone else. We do agility trials, and where all the other dogs are excitable and want to play with each other, Penny is happiest sitting in my lap on in the bleachers while we wait for our turn to compete. She loves going to agility trials, but she wants people, and other dogs to leave her alone. I don't know if this is normal for this breed, as I stated before, she is the SWEETEST dog I've ever met, once you are "in" She loves to snuggle and cuddle, she has no understanding of personal space, and she's always down to take a nap with me. She is SOOOOOO smart too. I've had dogs my whole life, and this one is by far, the smartest dog I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. One of her biggest "flaws" (for lack of a better word) is that she loves to tear the squeakers out of of her toys. I will come home to a bloodbath of stuffing all over the house. I've started hiding her "babies" in cabinets, drawers, on top of things, etc - some how she always manages to get them - I can't figure it out....she's smart....scary smart. All in all, this is one of the best dogs I've ever had in my life, I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world, and I would highly recommend this breed. I think her little social anxieties and awkwardness is due to her past upbringing and just her goofy personality. But if you are looking for an intelligent, sweet, playful, all around fun little dog - consider this mix!
2 years, 10 months ago
CoCo
3 Years
4 People
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We have only had him for 3 days. He is still stand offish. My husband and I are in our early 70’s but we are raising 2 grandchildren. Their ages are 11 boy and 10 girl. They love to death. He is mostly for them.
3 years, 1 month ago
Morgan
5 Years
2 People
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Beach activites
Playing
Running
Wonderfuly smart and very loyal, ours is a rescue from a puppy mill. He tends to be a bit aggressive when first introduced but is incredibly loving once comfortable. I would recomend this breed to anyone with an active life style and a big heart.
6 years, 7 months ago
Little Lady
8 Years
3 People
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Cuddling
Watching tv
Sleeping
A lovable breed that lives up to the name lap dog. Little Lady loves watching TV and gets excited when animals come on so Animal Planet and Americas funniest Videos are her 2 favorite shows. Super smart have to be on you toes. Lady actually learned to spell words such as Food, Treat, Hungry, and Bed. So if you spell out these words she knows what they are. She is a glutton and will eat and eat if you let her. Cant leave food in her bowl or it will be gone. Was not good with a automatic feeder system. Does not like rain and barely tolerates snow. Loves people but is skittish with kids. Also loves Cats and was friends with my old rabbit Buddy till he died a few years back. For a rat dog she is terrified of mice! But will chase a gopher or groundhog twice her size down with out a care.
5 years, 8 months ago
Darkstar (Also answers to Handsome)
10 Years
2 People
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Darkstar was brought home for a ‘week’. That’s about how long it took for me to grow attached to him. He was INSANELY skittish when he first got here. Slowly he got less and less jumpy with me, but stayed anxious with everyone else. After a few weeks he took over the house. He thinks he runs the place, but listens when I get stern with him. He never leaves my side, until my mom goes to bed and he jumps in to cuddle with her. Perfect dog all around, he literally sits on the bed until I get home, and will not eat or drink until I do. I have never had a dog before and he has been the best friend to me.
4 years, 9 months ago
Gram
5 Years
2 People
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Love him. Barks at all people who come in the door. Never aggressive more like, "Don't forget about me. I am in charge here."
4 years, 9 months ago
Buddy
1 Year
1 People
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He can be very aggressive sounding when he plays. He loves to be with me.. he hates to be alone and Thunder storms.. he only barks when something scares him... but he chats with me with out barking unless he wants to be outside is is 12 to 15 inches tall black with rust color markings of a min pin. I rescued him from the pound in Houston Texas....
4 years, 2 months ago
Bashing Bettie
14 Years
3 People
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Awesome doggie. She is very attached to me and the family. When young she loved to get loose in the forest and go "wilding" returning wet, muddy, and very happy! She is very kind and friendly and many people say she should be a therapy dog due to her sweet demeanor. Pancreatitis has been our biggest challenge. She can get upset at change and get sick. She is fourteen and in the hospital for pancreatitis due to Oregon wildfires. We miss her and lover her and can't wait to see her asap!!!
4 years, 2 months ago
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