Active
Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Fearless
Assertive
Clever

Playful
Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Reserved
Suspicious

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

Sharbos are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Miniature Pinscher and Cairn Terrier

Chinese Shar-Pei, Boston Terrier

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

2000's

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
White

Black
Brown
Brindle
White

Mini Cairn Pins have short coats.

Sharbos have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Sharbo can have a litter of 4-6 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 susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Sharbos 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)

Entropion
Demodectic Mange
Demodicosis
Hip Dysplasia
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Atopy

None

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Seborrhea
Hydrocephalus
Megaesophagus
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Hypothyroidism
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Third Eye (Cherry Eye)

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

Ear Examination
Complete Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

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

Sharbo has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Sharbos have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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.

Sharbos 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 Sharbo, 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 Sharbos 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.

Sharbo 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 30-50 pound (14 - 23 kg) Sharbo feed 2.5 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 Sharbo 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 a Sharbo 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.

Sharbos 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.

Sharbos have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Sharbos are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

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

Sharbos 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.

Sharbos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.