Playful
Independent
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Quick
Gentle
Selfish
Cheerful

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Fearless
Assertive

Avoid Scotchons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Carkies aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Bichon Frise, Scottish Terrier

Cairn Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel 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®

2009

Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Gray
Cream

Black
Gray
Brown
Sable

Scotchons are known for their coat length.

Carkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

A Scotchon 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.

A Carkie 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.

Scotchons 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 Carkie breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Scottie Cramp
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Hypothyroidism

Allergies
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bladder Stones

None

Skin Evaluation
Eye examination
Blood Count
Allergy Testing
DNA for VWD

Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
T4 Concentration Test

Scotchons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Carkies require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Carkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Playing tag, Cuddles, Walks

Play, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Hide & Seek, Cuddling, Car rides, Walks, Talking, Play keep away, Tag, Wrestling, Play fetch, Tug rope, Go for walk, Run with kids, Snuggles, Adventures, Racing, Dog Parks

Scotchons 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.

Carkies 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 Scotchon, it's at least 7 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 Carkie, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Scotchons usually need at least 40 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 Carkies 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.

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

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Scotchon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

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

Scotchons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Carkie is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

Carkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Scotchons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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

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