Cairnoodle (Cairn Doodle and Poodle Mix) Dog Breed Information

Posted on Oct 23, 2019, Modified : Jan 31, 2020 Zina

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The Cairnoodle is a designer breed that is small to medium in size. It was created by mixing Cairn Terrier and the Poodle. The Cairn Terrier was a vermin hunter whereas the Poodle was a working dog that was fond of water. The mix of these two small-sized purebred dogs results in the adorable Cairnoodle.

Anyone who is looking for a small dog with an excellent temperament, Cairnoodle is the best choice. They are a loving dog that gets along with all aged people in the family and is even suitable in an apartment.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Cairnoodle is loyal, devoted, and sociable. They are a very friendly dog that gets along with almost anyone. Although they are alert that will bark if any usual activities go in the surrounding. So, they make a good watchdog but not a great guard dog.

Behavior: Cairnoodle needs the love and attention of their family as they thrive in a loving environment. If they are left alone for a long period of time without human interaction, they tend to face separation anxiety.

Personality: The personality of the Cairnoodle is friendly, playful, and affectionate. They enjoy the attention and the company of its people. If they are not giving the attention they want, you can see their destructive behavior.

Cairnoodle playing with its toy.
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Trainability

Training Cairnoodle is not a hard job to do as they are an intelligent dog breed. Establish a firm and consistent leadership upon them from a small age.

Use a positive method of training by rewarding them with delicious treats and lots of vocal praises. They tend to respond well to positive reinforcement and are motivated by them. Start from basic obedience training and gradually move to advance training.

Is Cairndoodle Child-Friendly?

Cairnoodle gets along with children well as they adore children and are very playful with them. However, they are small in size and kids might accidentally knock on them. They can also play harsh sometimes, so elderly supervision is always needed.

Cairnoodle and a baby looking outside the window.
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The Cairnoodle is also popularly known as Cairndoodle, Cairnpoo, Cairnpoodle, and Pocan.
It has not yet been recognized by any major kennel club as it is a designer breed.

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General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Patellar Luxation, Cataracts, Hypothyroidism, Hip Dysplasia
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Canine Distemper, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parvovirus, Kennel Cough, Canine Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Average Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Moderate
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 18% Fat: 8% Glucosamine Antioxidants Probiotics

Cairnoodle can face the following canine health situation:

Bloat: When the abdomen of your dog looks like it has ballooned up, it is due to bloat. It is also called gastric dilatation in which the stomach of your dog is filled with gas.
Hip Dysplasia: When the hip joint of the dog is dislocated from its original place, it is called hip dysplasia. It can cause a sharp pain on the back of your dog making it difficult to move from one place to another.