Alert
Intelligent
Playful
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

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

Toy Fox Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Toy Fox Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Pugairns as watchdogs - they're not effective.

smooth fox terrier, chihuahua, miniature pinscher, manchester terrier

Cairn Terrier and Pug

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

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®

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White

Gray
Brown
White
Brindle

A Toy Fox Terrier can have a litter of 13-14 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 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.

Toy Fox Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Pugairns are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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.

Patellar Luxation
Lens Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis

Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Entropion
Corneal Ulcer
Flea Allergy
Weight Gain

Eye
Hip
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Eye
Blood
Allergy Tests
Hip and Knee

Toy Fox Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Toy Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Walk, Run, Fetch, Hide & Seek, Tug-of-war

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 Toy Fox Terrier, it's at least 6 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 Pugairn, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Toy Fox Terriers 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 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 Toy Fox Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 3-7 pound (1 - 3 kg) Toy Fox Terrier feed 0.8 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 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 Toy Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Toy Fox Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 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.

Toy Fox Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

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

Pugairns have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Toy Fox Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Toy Fox Terriers are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Toy Fox Terriers are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Pugairns are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Toy Fox Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Toy Fox Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Toy Fox Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Toy Fox Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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