Active
Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Fearless
Assertive
Clever

Active
Aloof
Independent
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Assertive
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Willful
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Miniature Pinscher and Cairn Terrier

Tibetan Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

Dog Registry of America Inc.

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
White

Black
Brown
Cream
Red
Sable
Silver
White

Mini Cairn Pins have short coats.

Tibaliers 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 Tibalier can have a litter of 3-6 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 known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Tibaliers 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)

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Syringomyelia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

None

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Portacaval Shunt
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

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

Tibaliers 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.

Tibaliers are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Tibalier dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the 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 Tibalier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

The Tibalier 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.

Tibalier 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
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Mini Cairn Pin is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Tibalier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Tibaliers 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.

Tibaliers 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.

Tibaliers 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.

Tibaliers 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.

Tibaliers 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.

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