Cairnoodle Dog Breed

The parent breeds of the Cairn Terrier Poodle mix were originally bred as hunting dogs. They tend to be fine for first-time dog owners, but they do need a lot of attention and patience. They may not be good for households with small children depending on how much of which parent breed they inherit. They may or may not be good with small, non-canine pets. Terriers, after all, tend to be ratters and have a desire to chase down very small furry pets. For older, patient people seeking a companion, these can be good dogs.

Below are some of the pros and cons regarding the Cairnoodle.

Although the two parent breeds look very different and come from regions far from each other, most Cainroodle information sources state that they have many similarities that seem to mesh well. These dogs can be shy if there is a lot of Poodle inherited — especially if it's not a Standard Poodle used. Terriers can be fierce despite their size, and Poodles long ago were used as dogs of war.

The Cairn Terrier Poodle mix is without a doubt a sharp-minded dog. They come from parents breeds who are accustomed to learning many tasks and being adept in agility contests in dog shows. They may not be the best as guide dogs, but they are suited to lots of other types of work.

Depending on how much of which parent is dominant in your Cairnoodle, yours may be very hyper or somewhat reserved. In either case, however, they will need a lot of attention, and they won't like being left alone for very long. They are loyal, which is the upside of constantly wanting you around.

Terriers are known to be somewhat hyper, and Poodles can be a bit more reserved. It's best you have the time to walk a Cairnoodle a couple of times a day for about an hour to make sure he gets enough exercise. Of course, he'll appreciate playtime and even setting up a small obstacle and agility course in the yard!

The Cairnoodle is another of those somewhat recently conceived crossbreeds that are strangely popular even as little is known about them in the long run. The two purebred parents of this designer dog are remarkably different. As such, how much of which parent's genes are inherited will determine how bold this dog might be (the Cairn Terrier) or how sensitive (Poodle). Regardless of how outgoing or shy he may be, however, he will require a lot of attention. He'll love to play, be around you most all the time, and to share in the fun. He may not be fond of very small children, so they should be closely supervised when around a Cairn Terrier Poodle mix.

Properly trained and socialized, mature Cairnoodles can be a but of a clown. Once they are introduced to new friends and trust them, they will be somewhat extroverted and not hesitate to be the life of the party!

Unfortunately, the Cairnoodle is one of the newer crossbreeds of dog that benefits little from hybrid vigor. Both parent breeds have some problems. With all the common dog problems that come with injuries and old age, the list can be long. If you want to adopt one, you should be sure to get all the basic vet tests and certifications.

Here are many of the ailments that may occur in Cainroodles:

• Bloat
• Epilepsy
• Portal shunt
• Eye problems
• Hip dysplasia
• Skin problems
• Liver ailments
• Hypothyroidism
• Heart problems
• Cryptorchidism
• Luxating patella
• Krabbe disease
• Addison's disease
• Cushing's Syndrome
• von Willebrand's disease
• Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
• Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO)

Cairnoodles have an average lifespan of 12 to 16 years.