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

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Chinese Crestepoos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Pugairns are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Chinese Crestepoos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Avoid Pugairns as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Chinese Crestepoos are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Cairn Terrier and Pug

Chinese Crested, Poodle

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®

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®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
Brown
White
Brindle

Brown
Black
Cream
Blue
Gray

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

Chinese Crestepoos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Chinese Crestepoo can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Pugairns typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Chinese Crestepoo breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Bloat
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Entropion
Corneal Ulcer
Flea Allergy
Weight Gain

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse

Eye
Blood
Allergy Tests
Hip and Knee

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Pugairns are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Chinese Crestepoos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Pugairns need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Chinese Crestepoos need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Pugairns sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Pugairn dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Chinese Crestepoos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

High Five, Bath time, Hide & Seek

Chase, Fetch, Cuddle, Tug-of-war, Walk, Run, Play, Brushing, Eating Snacks, Teasing the cat, Playing fetch, Eating treats, Doing tricks, He like

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chinese Crestepoo, it's at least 8 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.

In general most Chinese Crestepoos 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.

The Pugairn has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Chinese Crestepoos require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

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

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

Pugairns are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Chinese Crestepoo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Pugairns have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

Chinese Crestepoos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Pugairns are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chinese Crestepoos make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Chinese Crestepoos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.