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

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle

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

Yorkelties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Miniature Pinscher, French Bulldog

Yorkshire Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog

Brown

Brown

Brindle
Brown
Red
Black
White

Black
Brown
White

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

Yorkelties have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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.

A Yorkeltie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

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

Yorkelties typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Eye Abnormalities
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Cataracts
Allergies

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

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

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

Yorkelties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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 Yorkeltie, it's at least 7 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 Yorkelties 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.

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

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

French Pin should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Yorkeltie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
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 11-24 pound (5 - 11 kg) Yorkeltie 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 a Yorkeltie is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 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 a Yorkeltie 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 make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Yorkeltie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Yorkelties are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Yorkelties are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Yorkelties have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.