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Pineranian Information & Dog Breed Facts

Collection of all the general dog breed info about Pineranian so you can get to know the breed more.

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Breed Type
What type of dog breed is it?
Cross Breed Miniature Pinscher and Pomeranian mix

Pineranian Size and Weight

Size
Is a Pineranian small, medium or large dog?

How big do Pineranian get?

What is the average size of a Pineranian?

Small
Weight
How much does the Pineranian weigh? How much should a Pineranian weight? What is the normal weight of a Pineranian? How much does a full-grown Pineranian weight?
Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg)
Average Weight
What is the average weight of a Pineranian?
Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8.5 pounds (about 4 kg)
Height
How tall is the Pineranian? Pineranian height:
7-12 inches (18-30 cm)
Average Height
What is the average height of a Pineranian?
9.5 inches (24 cm)

Pineranian Price and Availability

Price
How much does the Pineranian puppy cost? What is the price range of this puppy? What is the average price of a Pineranian in the United States? How much money is a Pineranian?

Where to buy a Pineranian with a good pedigree?

$400-$600
If you choose to purchase the Pineranian, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders’ sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Pineranian for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Pineranian gets to a happy place.
Availability
How easy is it to get a Pineranian? How many Pineranian are there in the world?
Very frequent: The Pineranian is quite easy to get. There is a risk of overbreeding, as it is an extremely popular breed.

Inbreeding is common because of its popularity. A new study suggests that inbreeding contributes to the incidence of disease and health problems.

So be careful, buy from a trustworthy place or kennel and seek the help of an experienced person, a professional, to make the right decision.

Pineranian Trainability and Intelligence

Intelligent Rank
How smart is the Pineranian? Is the Pineranian breed dumb or smart?
Outstanding: Pineranian is one of the brightest dog breeds. They desire to learn tricks and commands often. The limit is your creativity. They understand and memorize new commands in fewer than 5 repetitions. This breed obeys the first command 95% of the time or better.

The Pineranian is one of the best breeds in the dog intelligence ranking.

Trainability
Are Pineranian dogs easy to train? Do they go well on dog training? How hard is it to train a Pineranian?
Pineranian dogs are easy to train. They find out the association between commands and actions quite quickly.
Watchdog Ability
Is Pineranian good as a watchdog? Are they alert at night?
Pineranian dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, they will alert you, but observation isn't considered their main job.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Do Pineranian dogs have aggressive behavior to protect their home/house/territory? Do they have guarding instincts?
Pineranian dogs strongly protect their territory. This breed is a complete security guard, so you don't have to be afraid in case of danger.

Pineranian Personality and Temperament

Temperament
What kind of personality does the Pineranian have? What characteristics or traits does the breed have?
ActivePlayfulEnergeticIntelligentFriendlyOutgoingResponsiveDocileLivelySociableAttentiveTrainableCleverExtroverted
Sensitivity Level
How sensitive are they? Pineranian sensitivity:
Sensitive: Pineranian dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.

This breed's emotional level reflects their owner's feelings and they don't handle punishments well.

Affection Level
How affectionate are they? Is a Pineranian a good family dog?
High: Pineranian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. They enjoy quality time with their owners despite the activity and are considered great therapy dogs for those in need. This breed responds strongly to their handler's emotions because they bond closely. Their happiness is your happiness.
Social Needs
How much social interaction does the Pineranian need? Pineranian social needs:
Pineranian dogs need a lot of social interaction. They desire to always be with someone or around people. This breed hates being left alone.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
How likely is the Pineranian to run away? Does this breed explore or wander a lot? Does Pineranian roam?
Pineranian dogs have average wanderlust potential. Sometimes they like to explore the world and they might escape once or twice, but usually, they prefer staying safely at home. Safer to teach them how to get back to you on command.
Prey Drive
Do this canine have a strong prey drive? Does Pineranian have high prey drive?
Pineranian dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. Training can help to achieve good behavior.

Pineranian Activity and Playfulness

Playfulness
How playful is this breed?
The Pineranian is a playful breed. Excited barking and sometimes nipping will alert you to play.
Barking
Do Pineranian dogs bark a lot? Are they barkers/noisy? Why does my Pineranian bark?
A lot: Pineranian is a particularly loud breed. They often enjoy barking and howling loudly. If you want a quiet dog, not the best choice.

The main triggers for barking are fear, attention, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety, compulsive barking, and defense.

Apartment Friendly
Is Pineranian good as an apartment dog? Can they live in a flat? Can you have a Pineranian in an apartment?
Very house-friendly dog the Pineranian breed. It's good if you have a small garden where he can go out and do his business, but it's not important at all. You can get enough exercise with one or two walks a day, so keeping them indoors shouldn't be a problem.

Pineranian Adaptability and Independence

Adaptability
Are they adaptable and easy-going?
Pineranian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. They don't mind moving from one place to another with their owner.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
How long can a Pineranian be left alone? How long can you leave a Pineranian alone?
Pineranian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Pineranian Bite Characteristics

Bite Force PSI
Does the Pineranian has a hard bite? What is the bite force of a Pineranian? How much bite force does a Pineranian have? How strong is a Pineranian bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Pineranian bite force: Weak. The Pineranian bite force is considered weak when compared to other dog breeds. The bite force Pineranian measurements usually fall below 200 PSI, making them one of the breeds with the weakest bite force. The bite force of a Pineranian may be weak, but it's important to remember that any dog's bite can still be dangerous if not managed properly. Despite the bite force of Pineranian being lower, it does not make them any less lovable or enjoyable as pets.

Pineranian bite wounds might not be as severe, but it is still essential to be cautious and prevent any biting incidents.

They are usually not aggressive and very friendly towards children and other animals. To ensure a well-behaved dog, it's essential to learn how to train a Pineranian puppy not to bite from an early age. With proper training and socialization, a Pineranian can be a wonderful addition to any family, providing love and companionship for years to come.

Biting Potential
Do Pineranian bite humans? How likely are you to get bitten from the Pineranian? What are the odds of getting bitten by a Pineranian? Why do dog bites happen?

Low 🔽

The Pineranian has a low chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.)
Mouthiness
How much mouthing/nipping/play biting does the Pineranian do?
Pineranian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. It's a common habit during puppyhood, not aggressive behavior. These "bites" don't hurt, but Pineranian dogs need to be taught a good attitude.

Pineranian Health and Lifespan

Health Issues
Is it a healthy or unhealthy breed? Do Pineranian dogs have health problems or genetic diseases?
The Pineranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
What genetic/health problems does the Pineranian breed have? What are the health issues and concerns of the Pineranian breed? Most common health risks of Pineranian:
CataractsCollapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes DiseasePatellar LuxationPatent Ductus ArteriosisAllergiesHypothyroidismProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)EpilepsySeizuresDry EyeHeatstrokeHeat Intolerance
Veterinarian Visits
How often does the Pineranian breed need to go to the vet? How often should you take your dog to the vet? How often should the Pineranian see the vet?
Average
The Pineranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. If your dog shows any symptoms, call your veterinarian.
Life Expectancy
How long do Pineranian dogs live? How old can a Pineranian be? What is the age limit of the Pineranian? How many years can the oldest Pineranian live?

What is the average life expectancy / lifespan of a Pineranian?

How long is the lifespan of a Pineranian?

12-16 years
The average lifespan of Pineranian: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which weather condition is preferred by this dog? Can they tolerate hot or cold weather and climate?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. Dogs with a double coat of fur have a layer of fur that insulates their skin and helps protect them from the cold and the heat.

Pineranian Energy and Activity

Energy Level
How much energy does the Pineranian have? What is the activity level of the Pineranian?
Pineranian dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. If you want a dog for snuggling on the couch, this breed isn't the perfect choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
How much exercise does a Pineranian need? How much exercise do Pineranian dogs require per day?

Do Pineranian dogs need a lot of exercises?

Pineranian dogs exercise need is minimal. If you live a slow life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Sleeping Need
How much sleep does the Pineranian breed need?
Pineranian dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Pineranian Diet and Weight Management

Average daily food consumption
How much food does a Pineranian need? What dog products should I buy? How much food does a Pineranian breed eat per day? What is good dog food for Pineranian? How much food should I feed my Pineranian?
Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
How easy to gain weight for this dog? Pineranian risk for obesity:
High: The Pineranian breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. Try to find the happy medium between exercise and feeding. If you want to keep balance, increase the amount and frequency of your daily dog walk and play with the Pineranian more often.

If you notice any weight gain, consult your veterinarian and make a diet plan. Reduce unhealthy food and snacks, and measure the Pineranian weight regularly.

Pineranian Allergies and Grooming

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat does the Pineranian have? What does this canine coat/fur look like?
FluffyRough
Colors
What color is the breed's coat? What color are proper Pineranian coats?
BlackGrayTan Red Blue White BrownOrange Chocolate Rust
Grooming
How to groom the Pineranian and how often? How often should I take my Pineranian to the groomer?
Easy to groom: The Pineranian doesn't require a lot of grooming. Seasonal flea treatment is needed, but cutting the dog's hair by a professional groomer isn't necessary.

Ears and eyes should be cleaned regularly to avoid infections. Pineranian is a good choice if you don't have the time, skill, or money to take care of a high-maintenance dog.

Recommended for beginners.
Shedding Level
How much do Pineranian dogs shed? How to control, reduce and prevent the shedding of the Pineranian? Do Pineranian dogs shed a lot?
Pineranian dogs shed moderately. It's a natural process of the hair growth cycle. Regular brushing reduces the amount of hair that sheds. It mostly depends on their health status and breed type.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
How often does the Pineranian need a bath? How often should you give a Pineranian a bath? Can I bathe my Pineranian every day?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. According to a study, 56% of pet parents don’t bathe their dogs as frequently as they should, and 60% use the sniff test when deciding when it’s bath time.

Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. It’s also a good time to look for unusual scratches, bumps, fleas, and other irregularities. When their hair is wet and flat against their body, these details are more visible.

Hypoallergenic
Is the Pineranian breed hypoallergenic?
No
Pineranian dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions. Some dog breeds are even considered to higher possibility of an allergic response. Coat type isn't necessarily relevant, because most people are allergic to dander (flakes on the dog's skin) or saliva, not actually to dog hair.
Stinkiness
How stinky is this dog? Why does it smell bad and how to get rid of the smell?

Medium

The Pineranian has an average chance of bad smell. Top reasons for dog stinkiness: infection of bad tooth/ear/skin folds, gas attacks.
Drooling Tendency
Does the Pineranian drool?
The Pineranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. If you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, the Pineranian could be a perfect choice for you. Drooling is the unintentional saliva flowing outside of the mouth. It can be completely normal or a sign of a health problem. Certain dog breeds drool minimum compared to others, just like the Pineranian.

If you notice any change in your dog's drooling habit, you should contact a vet as soon as possible.

Pineranian Good With

Pet Friendly
Are they pet-friendly dogs? How well do Pineranian dogs get along with other pets? Are Pineranian dogs good with pets? What is this canine temperament with other pets?
Pineranian dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Are they aggressive or friendly towards/with strangers? Pineranian temperament with other people:
Pineranian dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Are Pineranian dogs kid-friendly? Are they good with young children? Pineranian temperament with children:
Pineranian dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
How well do Pineranian dogs get along with cats? Are they good with kittens? What is this fido's temperament with cats? Can they be good with cats? Can the Pineranian breed live with a cat?
Pineranian dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Is Pineranian good with other dogs? Are they dog-friendly dogs? How well do Pineranian dogs get along with other dogs?
Pineranian dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Is Pineranian breed good for first-time owners? Do they make a good dog for novice owners? Is Pineranian breed suitable for first-time owners?
Yes
Pineranian dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Are Pineranian dogs good office canines? Do Pineranian dogs make good office-friendly pets? Can they be office dogs?
No
Pineranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Are they senior citizens friendly dogs? How well do Pineranian dogs get along with the elderly people? What is the Pineranian temperament with senior people? Are Pineranian dogs good for elderly owners?
Pineranians are commonly okay with elderly people.

Pineranian As a Working Dog

Service Dog
Are they good as service dogs? Can Pineranian be a guide dog? Are they used as seeing-eye dogs?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog. A service dog is a term used in the USA to refer to any type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental disorders, seizures, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Service dogs are protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Pineranian breed is a good choice for service purposes.

Therapy Dog
Are they good as therapy dogs? Can Pineranian be a therapy dog? Are they good anxiety dogs? Can a Pineranian be an emotional support animal?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. A therapy dog is a dog that might be trained to provide affection, comfort, and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and people with anxiety disorders or autism.

Pineranian breed is a good choice for therapeutic purposes.

Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Are they good as detection dogs? Can Pineranian be a sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.

Pineranian is not the best breed for detection purposes.

Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Are they good as SAR dogs? Can Pineranian be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people.

The Pineranian is not the best breed for SAR purposes.

Boat and Sailor Dog
Are they good as boat dogs? Can Pineranian be a boat dog?

Not really

Pineranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.

Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages. They were typically used for three purposes: as a working dog, a watchdog, and as a companion. A boat dog is a term used to describe a type of dog that was traditionally bred and used as a working dog on boats.

Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Are they good as cart pulling dogs? Can Pineranian be a drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. Dogs bred for this work have strong builds and qualities that are needed, strength and determination.

Pineranian is not the best breed for drafting purposes.

Fighting Dog / Military Dog
Where Pineranian dogs used as fighting / military dogs in history?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Pineranian Reproducibility

Gestation Length
How long is a Pineranian pregnant?How long does it take to have puppies? How to tell if the Pineranian breed is pregnant?

60-64 days

Reproductive cycle of the female Pineranian: The first period called Proestrus lasts for about 9 days.

During this time the females start to attract males. You can notice by swelling vulva and bloody discharge.

The second part is the Estrus when the female is receptive for the male. It lasts for about 3 to 11 days.

The sign of the proestrus part is the soft and enlarged vulva. The discharge decreases and lightens in color.

The third part is the Diestrus. Normally, it occurs around day 14. In this period the female’s discharge changes for vivid red and coming to its end. The vulva returns to average, and she will no longer permit mating.

The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time frame between heat periods normally lasts about six months.

Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy. It is very important not to buy a dog from a puppy mill, where the needs of the pups and their mothers are ignored. It's an inhumane high-volume dog breeding facility, where puppies born several times a year.
Litter Size
How many puppies can the Pineranian have in a litter? How many puppies can the Pineranian breed have for the first time? How many puppies does a Pineranian have? How many puppies can a Pineranian give birth to?
2-5 puppies

Pineranian Recognition

AKC Group
Is Pineranian recognized by the American Kennel Club?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Is Pineranian recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)?
Not recognized by FCI.

Pineranian Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Intelligent Rank: Outstanding: Pineranian is one of the brightest dog breeds.
  • Trainability: Pineranian dogs are easy to train.
  • Apartment Friendly: Very house-friendly dog the Pineranian breed.
  • Grooming: Easy to groom: The Pineranian doesn't require a lot of grooming.
  • Drooling Tendency: The Pineranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
  • Mouthiness: Pineranian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
  • Adaptability: Pineranian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
  • Cat Friendly: Pineranian dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
  • Good For First Time Owners: Pineranian dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
  • Service Dog: This breed makes good as a service dog.
  • Therapy Dog: This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Cons
  • Hypoallergenic: Pineranian dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions.
  • Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity: High: The Pineranian breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
  • Tolerates Being Left Alone: Pineranian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
  • Office Friendly: Pineranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.

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