Pugairn Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Pugairn is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Fearless
Assertive
Cheerful

Pugairn dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Pugairn. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Pugairn breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

Cairn Terrier and Pug

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®

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Brown

Black

Gray
Brown
White
Brindle

The coat of a Pugairn dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

A Pugairn 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.

The adaptability of Pugairn dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Pugairn breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis

Entropion
Corneal Ulcer
Flea Allergy
Weight Gain

Eye
Blood
Allergy Tests
Hip and Knee

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Pugairns may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Pugairn have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Pugairn dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Pugairns dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Pugairn dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

High Five, Bath time, Hide & Seek

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pugairn, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pugairns 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 Pugairn is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Pugairn 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Pugairn 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.

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

The average per month expenses of a Pugairn is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Pugairns has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Pugairn is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

Pugairn dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

The Pugairn is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Pugairns are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Pugairns are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Pugairns are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Pugairns are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Pugairn is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Pugairn is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Pugairn dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.