Cheerful
Loving
Trainable
Intelligent
Loyal
Social

Active
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Fearless
Assertive

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Cairn Terrier, Silky Terrier

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.

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

ancient times

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black

Brown
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Pied
Sable

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Gray
Blue
White
Silver
Brindle

Lagotto Romagnolos have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Silky Cairns have medium-length coats.

Curly

Straight

A Lagotto Romagnolo can have a litter of 14-16 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 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.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed
Lysosomal Storage Disease

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

Cerebellar Abiotrophy

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

Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

Lagotto Romagnolo has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Silky Cairn has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Walk, Run, Puzzle Toys, Go to Beach, Go Camping, Swim, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Shake, Eating Snacks, Sleeping, Chase, Walks, Tricks, Tag, Stairs, Snuggle

Road trip, Dog Parks, Hikes

Lagotto Romagnolos 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.

Silky Cairns 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lagotto Romagnolo, it's at least 12 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 Silky Cairn, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Lagotto Romagnolos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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.

In general Lagotto Romagnolo should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

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

Pin Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 28-35 pound (13 - 16 kg) Lagotto Romagnolo feed 2.5 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 9-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Silky Cairn 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.

The average cost of a Lagotto Romagnolo is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Silky Cairn is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lagotto Romagnolo is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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 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.

Lagotto Romagnolos have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Lagotto Romagnolos are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

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