Mini Hippo Puppies for Sale
Breed Characteristics
Average Size: Medium
Average Lifespan: 8-15 years
Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes
Registry: Unknown
Activity Level: moderate
Shedding Level: low
Grooming Level: moderate
Trainability: moderate
Good For Novice Owners: moderate
Adaptability: high
Prey Drive: high
Watchdog: aware
Breed Information
Overview
Mini Hippo puppies are a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Shar-Pei. They get their name because they often inherit square muzzles and large heads that give them a “hippo” appearance. Mini Hippos are intelligent dogs that are loyal to their families. They are also active, energetic, playful, and affectionate.
Temperament
These dogs are intelligent, loyal, and protective of their families. They are also friendly and affectionate with them. As long as they are properly socialized and trained, Mini Hippos tend to get along well with children and other dogs.
They can have a high prey drive, so they may not be a good fit for households with small pets. Breeds with high prey drives can do well with small pets, especially if they were raised with them, but they do require some extra socialization and training around them.
Because of their protective instinct, Mini Hippos will be initially suspicious and wary of strangers. If you have spent enough time socializing them well, they will warm up once introduced. If you do not start to train your dog to stop barking, it can become a nuisance behavior, Although Mini Hippos are not prone to barking a lot, they can be unintentionally trained into it, especially if they are not well-socialized.
Did You Know?
Mini Hippos are also sometimes called Cocker Peis.
Available Mini Hippo Puppies
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