While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Scorkies 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
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Quick
Selfish

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Devoted
Lively
Fearless
Assertive
Clever

Scorkies 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.

United States

United States

Yorkshire Terrier, Scottish Terrier

Cairn Terrier, Dachshund

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid 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

Black

Brown
Red
Gray
Black

Red
Cream
Black

Straight

Wiry

A Scorkie 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.

Scorkies 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hypoglycemia
Atopic Dermatitis
Collapsed Trachea

Glaucoma
Diabetes
Portosystemic Shunt
Cryptorchidism
Atopy
Retained Testicle

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

Laserchase, Tug-of-war, Hide & Seek, Runing, Fetch, Walk, Tug of war, Training, Nap

Walk, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Nap, Fetch, Heel, Off-leash, Shake, Walking

Scorkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Scorkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Scorkie, it's at least 5 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.

In general most Scorkies usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Doxie Cairns usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Scorkies 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.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 16-19 pound (7 - 9 kg) Scorkie 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 Scorkie is somewhere $1.00 - $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 Scorkie is between $28 - $35. This makes an average of $336 - $420 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.

Scorkies 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.

Scorkies 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.

Scorkies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Doxie Cairns are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Scorkies have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Doxie Cairns are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Scorkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Doxie Cairns are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.