While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Silky Cotons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Doxie Cairn is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Inquisitive
Trainable
Vocal

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Devoted
Lively
Fearless
Assertive
Clever

Silky Terrier and Coton de Tulear

Cairn Terrier, Dachshund

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Sable

Red
Cream
Black

Wavy

Wiry

A Silky Coton 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 Doxie Cairn can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis
Hip Dysplasia
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes

Glaucoma
Diabetes
Portosystemic Shunt
Cryptorchidism
Atopy
Retained Testicle

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Blood Tests

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Biochemical Profile Tests
Allergy Testing
Skin Scrape
Abdominal Ultrasound

Silky Coton has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Doxie Cairn has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Doxie Cairns sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Silky Cotons 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.

Doxie Cairns 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silky Coton, 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 Doxie Cairn, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Silky Cotons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Doxie Cairn requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-12 pound (4 - 5 kg) Silky Coton 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.

For an average 16-32 pound (7 - 15 kg) Doxie Cairn feed 3 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 Silky Coton is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Doxie Cairn is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Silky Coton is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Doxie Cairn is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Silky Cotons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Doxie Cairn is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Silky Cotons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Doxie Cairns have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Silky Cotons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

Doxie Cairns are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.