Active
Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Fearless
Assertive
Clever

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Quick
Gentle
Going
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

United States

United States

Miniature Pinscher and Cairn Terrier

Pug and Silky Terrier

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

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

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
White

Black
Fawn
Cream
Silver
Blue
Gray

Mini Cairn Pins have short coats.

Silky Pugs have medium-length coats.

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 Silky Pug can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Silky Pugs 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
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Liver Shunts
Urolithiasis

None

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Corneal Ulcer

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

Eye
Blood
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
CT or MRI scan
Hip and Knee
Skeletal Exam

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

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

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 Silky Pug, it's at least 5 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 Silky Pugs 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 Silky Pug 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.

Silky Pug 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

Silky Pugs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Silky Pugs 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.

Silky Pugs 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.

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

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

Silky Pugs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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