When they first came into existence, the Min Pin was a ratter and extinguisher of similar size vermin. Nowadays, the breed has come into favor as a family pet. When considering a Min Pin as your dog, you need to keep in mind that their original character traits have not been bred out and these will need some special attention. When we’re considering a family pet, we want it to be intelligent, good with kids, other animals and people in general. The Min Pin is likely to need some special attention for these areas. Because the Min Pin is a toy breed, it doesn’t need a lot of space, but it will still need exercise and play. If you are into sports like running, jogging, and marathon walking, the Min Pin might not be the pet for you. However, the Min Pin has a strong need to explore which can create a few problems.

When you socialize your Min Pin early in your life together, the dog will be a charming addition to private and public engagements. The dog will need to be socialized both with family, strangers and other animals if you are looking for the ultimate companion for you and your family. If you acquire an older dog rather than a puppy, and there are other animals at home, they should probably meet on neutral turf. Remember, the Min Pin is a ratter and the instinct to go after those rodent like creatures still exists. So, keep any of those small critters away and hidden from the Min Pin or there may be trouble as the dog goes after them because that’s its job. You don’t want any hamsters, gerbils or pet mice to meet their demise in the jaws of your new family pet.

When considering a Min Pin, even though the breed can be great as a family pet, there will need to be ongoing education for any children in the household. Children will need to develop the appropriate respect for the dog and the boundaries needed for keeping the dog comfortable in the home. The children will need to learn the dog’s cues about when it wants to play and when it has had enough which is a concept that may be difficult for children to learn so they will need some guidance to avoid a nip from the dog. Children will also need to learn how handle the dog in order m not to hurt it.