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Miniature Pinscher and Cairn Terrier

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

Unknown

1700s

Hazel
Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Gray
White

Black
Brown

Mini Cairn Pins have short coats.

Curly Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Curly

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 Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 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
Epilepsy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Hypothyroidism
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Cryptorchidism
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

None

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

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

X-Rays
Eye Examination

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.

Curly Coated Retrievers 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 Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 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 Curly Coated Retrievers usually need at least 90 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.

In general Curly Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 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 Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog-friendly.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Mini Cairn Pins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Curly Coated Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.