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Cairn Terrier Breed Information

Cairn Terrier

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Cairn Terrier Breed Introduction

The Cairn Terrier is a active, game, hardy, small working terrier of the short-legged class; very free in its movements, strongly but not heavily built and well furnished with hair giving a general foxy expression.

Here are the characteristics of the Cairn Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

The Cairn Terrier's Behavior

Recommended for: house pets

Bred to dig for prey, the Cairn Terrier breed has a strong instinctive drive to stay active, particularly to dig. Still, many people find Cairn Terriers are easy to train. They are excellent with children and make wonderful family dogs.

Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

Cairn Terrier Physical Characteristics

Size: Height: males: 10 inches, females: 9˝ inches; length: 14Ľ-15 inches
Coat: Hard, all-weather overcoat over a short, soft undercoat.
Color: any color except white.
Nose: flesh or light-colored
Tail: hairy but not feathery

The Cairn Terrier Origins and History

The following are some fast historical facts on the Cairn Terrier dog breed, based on information in Wikipedia.

Country/Region of Origin: Scotland

Original purpose: hunting burrowing prey

Name: bred to hunt prey burrowing in cairns (piles of stones usually used as landmarks), which are common on the hills of the Scottish Highlands.

Historical notes: the Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest terrier breeds. The breed originated in the Scottish Highlands. Toto in the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz was a Cairn Terrier.

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