Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

Active
Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Fearless
Assertive
Clever

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

Mini Cairn Pins are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Pug and Shetland Sheepdog

Miniature Pinscher and Cairn Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DBR = Designer Breed Registry
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

2000s

Unknown

Blue
Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Gray
White

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

Mini Cairn Pins have short coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Sheltie Pug can have a litter of 4-6 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 Mini Cairn Pin 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.

Sheltie Pugs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Mini Cairn Pins are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Mini Cairn Pins are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Hypothyroidism
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Cryptorchidism
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Entropion
Dermatomyositis
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

None

Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

Eye Examination
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Thyroid Testing
Full Body Physical Examination

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

Mini Cairn Pins sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Sheltie Pugs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Mini Cairn Pins are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Sheltie Pug, it's at least 8 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 Mini Cairn Pin, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Sheltie Pugs 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.

In general most Mini Cairn Pins 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 Sheltie Pug requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Mini Cairn Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Sheltie Pug feed 1.5 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 10-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Mini Cairn Pin 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 Sheltie Pug is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

The average cost of a Mini Cairn Pin is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Sheltie Pug is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 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 Mini Cairn Pin 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.

Sheltie Pugs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Mini Cairn Pins are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Sheltie Pugs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Mini Cairn Pins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Mini Cairn Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Sheltie Pugs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Mini Cairn Pins are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Mini Cairn Pins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.