King Pin

While both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Miniature Pinscher have a lot of information as to where they came from and why, the King Pin, being a new hybrid breed, hasn't had a lot of time to develop on origin story of his own just yet. So, in order to find out the reasoning behind his creation and what traits he may have passed down to him, we will take a look at the parent breed's histories. The Miniature Pinscher is a German breed who is commonly mistaken for a scaled down Doberman Pinscher. This is not true however, as the Min Pin actually predates the Doberman by at least 200 years! This small yet determined breed was primarily used as a ratter on German farms and was thought to have been created using the Dachshund, old German Pinscher, Manchester Terrier, and the Italian Greyhound. The result of all these amazing breeds put together is a fearless and determined dog who, despite his small size, would guard his entire family on his own without thinking twice about it. The Min Pin has always been a fan favorite and was first registered by the American Kennel Club in the year 1925 as a Terrier. In 1930, they were re-registered as a toy breed by the Miniature Pinscher Club of America and went by the name Toy Pinscher until 1972 when they were then called the Miniature Pinscher. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was named after the first and second kings of England, Charles. He was always a popular dog due to his small stature and laid back personality, but after the fall of King James, the Cavalier began to fade from the spotlight as the Pug rose in favor (thanks to King William's preference of the dog). The two breeds were eventually bred together and the Cavalier most likely would have ceased to exist if it hadn't been for Rosewell Elridge. He was a very wealthy American who was willing to pay a very high price to anyone who could recreate the dog's he had seen in 17th and 18th century paintings, of the original Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. A few British breeders accepted this challenge and set out to bring back the Cavalier. They worked with English Toy Spaniels and over time, the results evolved into the Cavaliers that we know and love today. They are now used as companion animals and show dogs. When these two breeds are combined, we end up with a strong willed, loyal, intelligent, and loving little dog who is a great combination of cuddly yet playful. Because there is ratting blood in the King Pin, he tends to have the desire to hunt small creatures as well as be very mouthy. While these are slight downfalls, careful training and a good amount of exercise should be plenty to keep him well-behaved and non-destructive. Overall, this is a great breed for anyone who is looking for a guard dog that isn't too large and still loves to cuddle with his owner.