Active
Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Fearless
Assertive
Clever

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Cheerful
Amiable

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

English Sprointers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Miniature Pinscher and Cairn Terrier

English Springer Spaniel, English Pointer

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
White

Brown
White
Black

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.

An English Sprointer can have a litter of 4-10 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.

English Sprointers 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.

While the English Sprointer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Entropion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

None

Elbow Dysplasia

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

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Holter Monitor
Blood Analysis
Joint Fluid Sample
Optical Examination

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

English Sprointer 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.

English Sprointers 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.

English Sprointers 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 English Sprointer, 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 English Sprointers usually need at least 120 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 Mini Cairn Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The English Sprointer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

English Sprointer 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

Pin Brush
Scissors
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 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) English Sprointer 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 an English Sprointer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 an English Sprointer is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 Mini Cairn Pin is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

English Sprointers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

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

English Sprointers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

English Sprointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

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

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