Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Steady
Companionable
Spirited
Assertive
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Curious
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Clever

Hava-Apsos are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Min Pin Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Lhasa Apso and Havanese

Miniature Pinscher  and German Shepherd

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Brindle

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Sable
Brindle

Hava-Apsos are known for their coat length.

Min Pin Shepherds have medium-length coats.

A Hava-Apso 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.

A Min Pin Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Mitral Valve Disease
Corneal Dystrophy

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound

Blood Tests for Organ Function
X-ray imaging
Blood And Urine Analysis
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Full Physical Eexamination by the Veterinarian to test the range of movement in the joint areas
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)

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

Min Pin Shepherds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Chase, Fetch, Run, Running outside, Walk

Play, Walking, Playing, Training, Rough Housing, Running, Chase, Shake, Catch treats, Run, Nap, Cuddle, Chew, Playing Ball, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Frisbee, Walk, Toys

Hava-Apsos are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Hava-Apso dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Min Pin Shepherds 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 Hava-Apso, it's at least 7 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 Min Pin Shepherd, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Hava-Apsos 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 Min Pin Shepherds 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.

Hava-Apsos require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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

Min Pin Shepherd 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Hava-Apso feed 2 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 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Min Pin Shepherd feed 2.5 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 Hava-Apso is somewhere $1.40 - $2.50 per day.

The average cost of a Min Pin Shepherd is somewhere $1.80 - $2.10 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Hava-Apso is between $42 - $74. This makes an average of $504 - $888 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 Min Pin Shepherd is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $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.

Hava-Apsos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Hava-Apsos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Hava-Apsos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Min Pin Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Hava-Apsos are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Min Pin Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.