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

Active
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Pooda Houlas are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Cairn Terrier and Pug

Catahoula, Poodle

Brown

Blue
Hazel

Black

Black

Gray
Brown
White
Brindle

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Blue
Silver
White

Straight

Curly

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 Pooda Houla can have a litter of 8-12 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 Pooda Houla breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis

Hip Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Entropion
Corneal Ulcer
Flea Allergy
Weight Gain

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease
Idiopathic Epilepsy

Eye
Blood
Allergy Tests
Hip and Knee

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Complete Physical Examination

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

Pooda Houla has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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 Pooda Houla, it's at least 10 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 Pooda Houlas usually need at least 60 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.

The Pooda Houla requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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, Pooda Houla should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Clipper
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.

For an average 60-75 pound (27 - 34 kg) Pooda Houla feed 3 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 cost of a Pooda Houla is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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.

The average per month expenses of a Pooda Houla is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Pugairn is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Pooda Houlas are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

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

Pooda Houlas are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Pooda Houlas are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Pooda Houlas are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.