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Cairn
Terrier dog breed
Photo by Joanna Chmielecka
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Dog breed group |
Terrier |
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Origin of breed |
Scotland,
sporting terrier. |
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Life expectancy |
12
- 15 Years |
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Color |
Cream,
wheaten, red, gray or nearly black. |
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Coat type |
Hard,
longer, outer coat, an abundant soft undercoat. Weather resistant. |
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Exercise needs |
Exercise
should consist of free roaming in a fenced yard or daily walks.
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Temperament |
The Cairn Terrier is bold, alert, intelligent and gentle. He
makes a very active, inquisitive and "ready to go"
dog. |
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Good with children |
Enjoys
children's playful activity. Good with other pets, but males
of this breed may tend to fight themselves. |
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Grooming needs |
Never scissors trim his coat, except for the shaping of the
feet. Weekly brushing or rubbing with a damp towel. Minimal
bathing. Pay special attention to the teeth and nails. |
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Average size (inches) |
10
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9.5
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Average weight (lbs) |
14
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13
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Health issues |
Allergies, dislocating kneecaps
and hereditary eye diseases. |
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Living conditions |
House with a yard,
apartment, country or city the Cairn Terrier will thieves
in any environment as long as he receives attention and exercise.
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Dog
breed description
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The vivacious little Cairn
Terrier is an active, hardy, small working terrier. He is able to prove
his worth as a dispeller of vermin. He is free in movement, strong,
but not heavily built. His head is shorter and wider than any other
terriers and well furnished with hair giving a general foxy expression.
He is a wonderful family dog, but will always remember his ancestry
as a "sporting terrier". He is a great dog for the house and
is very good with children. Energetic and always on the watch, he will
alert you to the presence of strangers by growling. Originating in the
Western Highlands, he is likely a cross between the White Terrier and
the Black and Tan Terrier.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Cairn Terrier is best known as Toto in the Wizard of Oz.
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