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Home > Dogs > Cairn Terrier / Shih Tzu Mix

Cairn Terrier / Shih Tzu Mix

Breed group: Mixed Breed dogs

Other name(s): Care-Tzu

Country / place of origin: Not known

History:

Appearance

Details: 

Average height and weight (mature size and weight):  9-13 inches, 10-18 pounds

Color / coat variations: They have a medium-length coat, which may be either straight or wavy. The coat may be of any color.

Care

Lifespan: 12-15 years

Litter size: 2-4 puppies

Grooming and shedding: Regular grooming and bathing is required to keep the coat in good condition. They shed very little.

Food habits: 

Climate and environment: It does well in most climates, short of the extremes.

Temperament

Behavioral aspects: It is a spirited and fearless dog breed. However, they are also friendly and sensitive, and usually obedient. True to the terrier ancestry, they love to dig.

With children: Usually the Care-Tzu gets along well with children.

With other dogs and animals: 

Training and learning rate: It is quite easy to train, and responds to gentle, consistent training.

Activity Level

Agility: They are lively and perky dogs that love outdoor activity. They could do well in agility trials.

Affinity to water: It will enjoy an occasional swim.

How noisy are they: They are generally not very noisy dogs.

Exercise: They do well with a moderate amount of exercise, preferably in a fenced yard.

Health issues: There are no known health issues specific to this breed.

By Brett Hodges
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  • Currently 100
3.5 (2)
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Appearance 
5.0
Temperament 
5.0
Overall activity 
4.0
Trainability 
5.0
Barks a lot 
1.0
Health vigor 
5.0
With adult family members 
5.0
With children below eight 
5.0
With children above eight 
5.0
With strangers 
4.0
With cats 
3.0
With strange dogs 
4.5
Watch dog ability 
2.0
Guard dog ability 
1.5
Low cost to own 
3.5
Easy to groom 
3.0
dasilverg
extremely easy dog to train even for r...
This breed of dog has been the easiest dog I have eve...
Review by: dasilverg (0) January 17, 2011 20:20
Cairn Terrier / Shih Tzu Mix
Cairn Terrier / Shih Tzu Mix
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dasilverg
  • Currently 100
5
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mamah
Love this breed
I have never had such a well behaved lovely good look...
Review by: mamah (0) May 26, 2010 22:20
  • Currently 100
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