Playful
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding

Playful
Agile
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Companionable
Athletic
Clever
Mischievous

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

Italian Grey Min Pins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Shetland Sheepdog, Collie

Miniature Pinscher and Italian Greyhound

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2001

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Red
Blue
Pied

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Coshelties have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Italian Grey Min Pins have short coats.

A Cosheltie can have a litter of 4-8 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.

An Italian Grey Min Pin can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Deafness
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Periodontal Disease
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Congenital Eye Defects

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Diagnostic Imaging
Electronic Nerve Response and Activity Test
DNA

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

Italian Grey Min Pin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Italian Grey Min Pins 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 Cosheltie, it's at least 10 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 Italian Grey Min Pin, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Coshelties usually need at least 90 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 Italian Grey Min Pins 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.

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

The Italian Grey Min Pin is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Italian Grey Min 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 22-30 pound (10 - 14 kg) Cosheltie 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 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Italian Grey Min 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 Cosheltie is somewhere $2.80 - $3.50 per day.

The average cost of an Italian Grey Min Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cosheltie is between $84 - $105. This makes an average of $1008 - $1260 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 Italian Grey Min 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.

Cosheltie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Italian Grey Min Pin is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Coshelties are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Coshelties make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Italian Grey Min Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Italian Grey Min Pins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Coshelties are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Italian Grey Min Pins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.