Active
Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Fearless
Assertive
Clever

Affectionate
Happy
Playful
Gentle
Loving
Reserved

United States

England

Miniature Pinscher and Cairn Terrier

spaniel

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

Unknown

1600s

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
White

Black
Brown
Red
Pied

Mini Cairn Pins have short coats.

English Toy Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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.

An English Toy Spaniel can have a litter of 10-14 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.

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

English Toy Spaniels are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Entropion
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

None

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia

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

Blood Test
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

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

English Toy Spaniels require significant sleep and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with daytime naps.

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 Toy Spaniel, it's at least 6 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 Toy Spaniels usually need at least 45 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 Toy Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
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 8-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) English Toy Spaniel feed 0.8 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 Toy Spaniel is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

English Toy Spaniels have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Mini Cairn Pin is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

English Toy Spaniels make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

English Toy Spaniels have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

English Toy Spaniels are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

English Toy Spaniels are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

English Toy Spaniels have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

English Toy Spaniels are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.