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

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

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Patient
Lively
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright
Clever

Playful
Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Cheerful

United States

United States

Miniature Pinscher, French Bulldog

Bichon Frise, Afghan Hound

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

Dog Registry of America Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Brown
Red
Black
White

White
Cream

French Pins have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Afghan Chons have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

A French Pin can have a litter of 3-5 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.

An Afghan Chon can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Fecal Examination
Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Endocardiogram
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Dermatopathology

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Complete Blood Test

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

Afghan Chon has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

French 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.

Afghan Chons 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For French Pin, it's at least 9 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 Afghan Chon, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most French Pins usually need at least 45 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 Afghan Chons 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.

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

Afghan Chons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) French 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.

For an average 11-75 pound (5 - 34 kg) Afghan Chon 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.

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

The average cost of an Afghan Chon is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a French 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.

The average per month expenses of an Afghan Chon is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

French Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Afghan Chons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Afghan Chons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

French Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

French Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Afghan Chons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.