Courageous
Obedient
Protective
Loyal
Loving

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Clever

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

Yorkie Pins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Beauceron if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid Yorkie Pins as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Miniature Pinscher and Yorkshire Terrier

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Brown

Black

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Brown

Black
Red

Black
Brown
White

Beaucerons have short coats.

Yorkie Pins have medium-length coats.

A Beauceron can have a litter of 10-12 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 Yorkie Pin 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.

Beaucerons have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Yorkie Pins are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Beaucerons are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Hypoglycemia
Eye Problems
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

Gastric Torsion
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Mitral Valve Disease
Corneal Dystrophy
Reverse Sneezing

Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Beaucerons thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Yorkie Pins' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

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

Beaucerons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Yorkie Pins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Beaucerons are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Beaucerons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Yorkie Pin dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Walk, Playdate, Run, Road trip, Dog Parks, Frisbee, Swim, Play

Playing, Walking, Play, Tug-of-war, Nap, Walk, Daily walks, Cuddling, Car rides, Run, Go to Beach, Going on drives, Road trip, Eating Snacks, Cuddles

Beaucerons 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.

Yorkie 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Beauceron, it's at least 30 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 Yorkie Pin, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Beaucerons 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.

In general most Yorkie 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.

The Beauceron has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Yorkie Pin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Beauceron 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, Yorkie Pin should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Beauceron 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.

For an average 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Yorkie 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.

The average cost of a Beauceron is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Beauceron is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Yorkie Pin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Beauceron is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Yorkie Pins are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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.

Beaucerons can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Yorkie Pins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Yorkie Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Beaucerons are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Yorkie Pins are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Beaucerons are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Beaucerons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Yorkie Pins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.