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Pugairn |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
China <> Great Britain -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Pugairn |
| The Pugairn is a specific cross between the Cairn Terrier and the Pug. With an average weight of between 4.5 and 8 kilos, this small dog is energetic and social, a blend of an active outdoor breed and an easy-going pal. This cute hybrid is gentle and will do equally well with children and pets, and the Pugairn will love to please its humans by playing and performing tricks. Part descendant of a Terrier, the Pugairn can display bold but not aggressive behavior, and will be curious and friendly. The hybrid will have average to above-average intelligence and is generally easy to train. |
History of the Pugairn |
| The Pugairn is a relatively new hybrid, although the two breeds that make up the hybrid have a long history. |
A little of the Pug |
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| First seen in China during the Han dynasty, Chinese emperors owned Pugs and treated them like royalty. In fact, Pugs often had their own guards. The Pug arrived in Europe with Dutch traders in the 1500s and 1600s, where it once again became popular with royalty. Often, the breed received a new name each time it arrived. After the Civil War, the breed arrived in the United States and was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885. Notable Pug owners included Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, Marie-Antoinette and Prince William of Orange, who claimed that his Pug had once saved his life. | ||
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| Standard of the Pug |
A little of the Cairn Terrier |
| Used to trap prey in rocky holes or cairns, the Cairn Terrier takes its name from its role. With large front paws made for digging, the dog would squeeze into the cairn and bark, alerting his human and the hunter that he could complete his hunt. Early in the breed's history, it was considered the same as the Scottish Terrier and West Highland Terrier, but it wasn't until the 1900s that the dog began to be bred individually. The breed was first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913. |
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| Standard of the Cairn Terrier |
Appearance of the Pugairn |
| The Pugairn is a small dog, averaging between 4.5 and 8 kilos, often with a coat like that of the Cairn Terrier, though a little coarser. It will often inherit the large, round eyes and ears of its Pug parent, and its ears may have a few wisps of hair present, reflecting the genes of the Cairn Terrier. His body will generally be strong and stocky, to include a long body and short legs. The muzzle will generally be shorter than that of the Cairn Terrier, but will not have the flatness of the Pug. This hybrid will generally inherit good teeth, and its coat will depend on the traits it inherits from its parent breeds. |
Temperament of the Pugairn |
| Although little information is available on the temperament of the Pugairn, you can consult the temperament of the hybrid's parent breeds to determine what you might see in your Pugairn. The Cairn Terrier is generally courageous and loyal to its humans, ready to offer protection whatever its size. Your Pugairn may inherit the bold behavior of both parents, although this won't be seen as aggression, but as curiosity and friendliness. Your Pugairn will inherit the great instincts and energy of the Cairn Terrier and a clownish personality of the Pug. The hybrid will be kind and gentle, doing well with children and other animals. Your Pugairn will love to receive and give affection. |
Needs and activities of the Pugairn |
| Although there isn't much information available on the Pugairn's activity level, taking into account the activity requirements of the hybrid's parent breeds will help give an idea of what to expect. While the Pug likes to cuddle up with its human, it's not lazy and will enjoy running and playing or goofing off. The Cairn Terrier is relatively active and will enjoy having a job to do. The hybrid can be expected to have moderate energy levels and will enjoy going for walks, playing outside with its humans or other dogs and going to the dog park. This cute dog will do well in any home environment as long as he has an outlet for his energy. |
Maintenance of the Pugairn |
| The care your Pugairn needs will depend on the coat it inherits from its parent breeds. The Pugairn's coat can benefit from hand stripping to remove dead or loose hairs. Daily brushing of your Pugairn is also useful to rid its coat of dust and dirt. We recommend bathing your Pugairn only when necessary, as frequent bathing can dry out the skin. Between baths, you can use dry shampoo to minimize your Pugairn's odors. As the hybrid has average to above-average intelligence, training won't be too difficult. Starting when your Pugairn is young, before it develops too much independence, will make training easier. |
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