Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Assertive
Quiet
Faithful

Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Easygoing

Cairicockers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Boston Malterriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Cairn Terrier, Cocker Spaniel

Maltese and Boston Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
White
Red
Cream
Black

Black
White

Cairicockers have medium-length coats.

Boston Malterriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Wiry

A Cairicocker can have a litter of 6-8 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.

A Boston Malterrier can have a litter of 3-5 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.

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Heart Murmur
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Cardiomyopathy
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

Hypothyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Skin Allergy “atopy”

Knee
Hip X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
DNA Test

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Electrocardiogram
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Panel

Cairicockers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Chase, Fetch, Walking, Tug-of-war

Chase, Tug-of-war, Hide & Seek, Wrestling

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cairicocker, 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 Boston Malterrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cairicockers 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 Boston Malterriers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

The Boston Malterrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Cairicocker 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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

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

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

Boston Malterriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Boston Malterriers are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Cairicockers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Boston Malterriers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Cairicockers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Boston Malterriers are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

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