While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Pootalians are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the French Pin is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Agile
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Athletic
Mischievous
Instinctual

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Patient
Lively
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright
Clever

Pootalians shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Pootalians aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

French Pins are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Poodle and Italian Greyhound

Miniature Pinscher, French Bulldog

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

2000's

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black

Fawn
Black
White
Brindle
Brown
Gray

Brindle
Brown
Red
Black
White

Pootalians have medium-length coats.

French Pins have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

A Pootalian can have a litter of 2-4 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 French Pin can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Deafness
Sebaceous Adenitis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Thrombocytopenia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Diseases and Disorders
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency
Atopy

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Dna Test For Pk
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood Work
Full Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
MRI scan of the spinal cord and brain
DNA for VWD

Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Fecal Examination
Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Endocardiogram
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Dermatopathology

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

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

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

French Pins need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

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

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pootalian, it's at least 8 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 French Pin, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pootalians 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 French 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 Pootalian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Pootalian is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

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

Pootalian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

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

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

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

French Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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

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

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