While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Carkies are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Saint Berxer is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Fearless
Assertive

Playful
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Fearless
Quiet
Brave
Bright

Carkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Saint Berxers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Cairn Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier

Saint Bernard, Boxer

Hazel
Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Sable

Brown
Fawn
White

Carkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Saint Berxers have short coats.

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

Saint Berxers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hypothyroidism

Distichiasis
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Heart Problems
Degenerative Myelopathy

None

Colitis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Cvi (Wobbler’S Syndrome)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism

Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
T4 Concentration Test

Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Eye examination
MRI Scan
Cardiac Test
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Carkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Walk, Run, Frisbee, Catch treats, Swim, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Hiking, Socializing, Training, Playing rope, Playing Ball, Running, Walking, Playing, Dog Parks, Relaxing

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.

Saint Berxers 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 Carkie, 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 Saint Berxer, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Saint Berxers 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.

Carkies 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 Saint Berxer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Saint Berxer 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Carkie 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.

For an average 80-120 pound (36 - 54 kg) Saint Berxer feed 3 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 Carkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Saint Berxer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Carkie 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 Saint Berxer is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Carkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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