Dog
Group:
Miscellaneous Class
Pronunciation:
(Cair-NOO-del)
Breed Description:
Temperament can vary depending on whether the puppies take after the Cairn parent or the Poodle parent. The Cairn has a tenacious, intelligent terrier personality. The Poodle is intelligent, lively, devoted and generally obedient, although they can get bored easily and look for ways to entertain themselves that may not meet with your approval (such as redecorating your house).
Height:
The height of the Cairnoodle breed of dog can vary greatly. The smaller crosses may be 10-15 inches tall at the shoulder. Larger crosses (with the Standard Poodle) may be over 15 inches tall at the shoulder.
Weight:
The Cairnoodle breed of dog’s weight will vary depending on the variety of Poodle used in the cross. The small crosses will produce dogs that weigh between 13-45 pounds. Large crosses will produce dogs that can weigh over 45 pounds.
Exercise:
The Cairnoodle breed of dog should be an active, bright dog that needs frequent regular exercise to maintain good health and to stay out of trouble.
Life Expectancy:
Both the Cairn and the Poodle are relatively long-lived breeds so the Cairnoodle may have a long lifespan, too. A lifespan of 12 to 15 years could be expected.
Grooming:
The grooming requirements for the Cairnoodle breed of dog will vary depending on the kind of coat the dog has. For dogs that inherit the Cairn-type of coat it will be necessary to brush them several times per week to keep them from becoming matted. It will also be necessary to regularly trim the hair around the eyes and ears. Dogs with a Poodle coat will also need regular brushing and will probably need to be clippered every few weeks to continue to look nice. Dogs with a coat in between the two will need regular brushing and maintenance. It will also be necessary to clean ears regularly with the Cairnoodle breed of dog to prevent ear infections.
Origin:
United States. More specific information is not known. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
