Active
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Tempered
Trainable
Fearless
Good-natured
Faithful
Instinctual

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Devoted
Lively
Fearless
Assertive
Clever

Skypoos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Doxie Cairns are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Poodle, Skye Terrier

Cairn Terrier, Dachshund

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
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
Blue
Silver
White

Red
Cream
Black

Curly

Wiry

A Skypoo 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.

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

Doxie Cairns are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

While the Doxie Cairn breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Bloat
Eye Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

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

Skin Problems
Orthopedic

Glaucoma
Diabetes
Portosystemic Shunt
Cryptorchidism
Atopy
Retained Testicle

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Tests

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

Skypoos 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.

Skypoos 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 Skypoo, it's at least 7 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.

Skypoos require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Ideally, Skypoo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Doxie Cairn should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Skypoo is somewhere $1.70 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Skypoo is between $49 - $73. This makes an average of $588 - $876 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.

Skypoos 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.

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

Doxie Cairns have an average level of friendliness towards children.