Active
Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Fearless
Assertive
Clever

Stubborn
Independent
Clownish
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Selfish
Confidence

Miniature Pinscher and Cairn Terrier

Entlebucher Mountain Dog, American Pit Bull Terrier

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
White

Red
Sable
Fawn
Brown
White
Black
Pied

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 Entlebucher Pit can have a litter of 5-8 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.

Entlebucher Pits have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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 Entlebucher Pit 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)

Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease

None

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

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

Eye Examination
ECG
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood Chemistry

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

Entlebucher Pit has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other 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 Entlebucher Pit, it's at least 11 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 Entlebucher Pits 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.

The Mini Cairn Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Entlebucher Pit is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Entlebucher Pit 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
Slicker Brush
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 45-65 pound (20 - 29 kg) Entlebucher Pit 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 Entlebucher Pit 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 Entlebucher Pit is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $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.

Entlebucher Pits can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Entlebucher Pits 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.

Entlebucher Pits are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Entlebucher Pits are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.