| Cairn Terrier |
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Breed Description | |
| Height: The Cairn Terrier's height is about 10 inches. | ||
| Weight: The Cairn Terrier's weight is from 13-14 lbs. | ||
| Colors: The Cairn Terrier can be cream, wheaten, red, gray or nearly black. Brindling in these colors acceptable. Dark ears, muzzle and tail tip desirable. | ||
| General Appearance: A small working terrier from 13 to 14 pounds and 10 inches in height, but longer than he is tall. His courage should impress. He is shaggy in his appearance. Double coated and hardy enough to resist the weather, his colors range from red, sandy, gray, brindle to nearly black. His ears are erect and he has a fox-like face. His tail is short and carried gaily, but must not curl over the back. | ||
| Temperament: The Cairn Terrier is robust and active, a game little working terrier. Good with children. | ||
| Care: Never scissors trim the Cairn Terriers coat, except for the shaping of their feet. Weekly brushing or rubbing with a damp towel is needed. Minimal bathing. Pay special attention to their teeth and nails. | ||
| Training: As an earth dog and digger, the Cairn Terrier will leave holes in your backyard and should be trained not to. | ||
| Activity: The Cairn Terrier's exercise should consist of free roaming in a fenced yard or daily walks. | ||
| Life Span: The Cairn Terrier lives about 12-15 years. | ||
| Litter Size: The Cairn Terrier averages about 3-5 puppies per litter. | ||
| Country of Origin: The Cairn Terrier originated in Scotland. | ||
| Brief History: The breed's roots are from the old scotch terrier, and it is related to the Dandie Dinmont, Scottish, Skye and West Highland White Terriers. The Cairn is probably the closest to the conformation of their common progenitor than any of the other terriers. The breed's country of origin was Scotland, and it came from either the Isle of Skye, the other Western Hebrides or the rocky slopes of the nearby Highlands of mainland Scotland. | ||
| Registries: UKC, AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB) |
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