The Doxie Pin is a hybrid breed, a mix between the Dachshund and the Miniature Pinscher. It is a small dog with a compact, muscular build, short coat, and typically features the long body of a Dachshund with the alert ears of a Miniature Pinscher. They are known for their energetic and playful nature, and they thrive in family environments. Their curious and intelligent demeanor makes them both excellent companions and vigilant watchdogs.

The Doxie Pin is a designer dog breed, resulting from the cross between a Dachshund and a Miniature Pinscher. As a hybrid breed, it does not have a native region in the wild. Its origins are in domestic settings, primarily in the United States, where it was intentionally bred for companionship.

Being a domesticated breed, the Doxie Pin thrives in household environments. It requires moderate exercise, making it well-suited to both urban and suburban living conditions. It should be kept in temperate climates as it may not tolerate extreme cold or heat well.

As a companion animal, the Doxie Pin fits into the ecological niche of domesticated pets that provide emotional support and companionship to humans. It does not occupy a natural ecological niche in the wild as it is a human-bred hybrid.