Active
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Fearless
Assertive

Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Cheerful

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

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

Cairn Terrier, Silky Terrier

Bichon Frise and Boston Terrier

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

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®

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Gray
Blue
White
Silver
Brindle

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

Silky Cairns have medium-length coats.

Bostchons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Curly

A Silky Cairn can have a litter of 2-10 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 Bostchon can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Silky Cairns have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Patellar Luxation

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hemophilia
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency
Atopy

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Esophageal Achalasia
Hydrocephalus
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Eye Examinations
Blood Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

Blood
Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ophthalmic
Oral

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

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silky Cairn, it's at least 10 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 Bostchon, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Silky Cairns 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 Bostchon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Silky 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Silky Cairn 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 Bostchon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

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

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

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

Bostchons make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

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

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

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

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

Bostchons are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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