Active
Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Fearless
Assertive
Clever

Curious
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
Watchful
Brave
Bright

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

Boxer Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Miniature Pinscher and Cairn Terrier

German Shepherd, Boxer

DBR = Designer Breed Registry
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
White

Brown
Brindle

Mini Cairn Pins have short coats.

Boxer Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Mini Cairn Pin can have a litter of 2-10 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 Boxer Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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.

Mini Cairn Pins are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Boxer Shepherds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Mini Cairn Pins are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Boxer Shepherds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Hypothyroidism
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Cryptorchidism
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Perianal Fistulas
Hemophilia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Subaortic Stenosis

None

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Eye Disease
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Cutaneous Asthenia
Pyoderma

Eye Examination
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Thyroid Testing
Full Body Physical Examination

cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

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

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

Mini Cairn Pins sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Boxer Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Mini Cairn Pins 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.

Boxer Shepherds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Mini Cairn Pin, it's at least 4 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 Boxer Shepherd, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Mini Cairn Pins usually need at least 30 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 Boxer Shepherds 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.

Ideally, Mini Cairn Pin should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Boxer Shepherd should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Mini Cairn Pin feed 1 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 65-95 pound (29 - 43 kg) Boxer Shepherd 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.

The average cost of a Mini Cairn Pin is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Boxer Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Mini Cairn Pin 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 average per month expenses of a Boxer Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

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

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

Mini Cairn Pins are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Boxer Shepherds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Mini Cairn Pins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Boxer Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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

Mini Cairn Pins are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Boxer Shepherds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.