Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious

Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Gentle
Cheerful
Clever

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

Min Pin Frises are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Border Collie, American Eskimo

Miniature Pinscher, Bichon Frise

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Gray
Cream

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
White

Ski-Borders are known for their coat length.

Min Pin Frises have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Curly

A Ski-Border 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.

A Min Pin Frise 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.

Ski-Borders are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Min Pin Frises are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Neurological Conditions
Eye Conditions

Hemophilia
Mitral Valve Disease

Cataracts

Color Dilution Alopecia
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function
Wellness Check
Eye and Ear Examination

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Radiographs
Blood And Urine Analysis

Ski-Borders are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Dog Parks, Tug-of-war, Run, Walk, Fetch, Snuggling, Walks an runs

Cuddling, Walking, Traveling, Running outside, Loves the snow

Ski-Borders 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.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Ski-Border, 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 Frise, it's at least 3 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Ski-Borders 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 Min Pin Frises 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.

Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Ski-Border 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.

For an average 10-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Min Pin Frise feed 0.5 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 Ski-Border is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Ski-Border is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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 Frise 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.

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

Min Pin Frises make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Min Pin Frises are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Min Pin Frises are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Ski-Borders are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Min Pin Frises are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Ski-Borders are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Min Pin Frises are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.