The Cairn Terrier is one of Scotland’s oldest terriers. A cairn is a pile of small stones used to mark the borders of Scottish farms graves.
Small animals had lairs in these piles of stones and it was the job of the Cairn Terrier to flush out these small animals.
The Cairn Terrier makes a good family pet, although it is adept at hunting, tracking and performing tricks, in fact, Toto, the dog in the film the Wizard of OZ was a Cairn terrier.
FACTS ABOUT THE CAIRN TERRIER:
| Size | Male:10-13 in (25-33 cm) Female: 9-12 in (23-30 cm) |
| Weight | Male:14-18 lb (6-8 kg) Female: 13-17 lb (6-8 kg) |
| Temperament |
The Cairn Terrier is spirited, fearless, alert, loyal, lovable, and mischievous dog who is very curious. Although they are a friendly dog, they do have an independent streak. Cairn Terriers are very playful and they can be easily trained to do tricks and they are very patient with children. This breed needs firm, training and discipline, and without attention and training the Cairn can become destructive and/or bark excessively. They like digging, so it preferable to ensure they are supervised when out in the yard. Keep your Cairn Terrier on a leash in unsecured areas as they can be liable to chase other dogs, bicycles, cars etc. |
| Grooming |
Cairn Terriers require regular brushing to maintain its shaggy look. The coat becomes matted if neglected. Brush daily taking care with the soft undercoat. Bathe monthly and brush the coat while it is drying. Keep the ears and around the eyes trimmed, and keep the nails clipped. |
| Exercise |
Cairn Terriers require regular moderate exercise and needs to be taken for walks if there is no back yard space for the dog to run around in. |
| Living Area |
The Cairn Terrier will adapt to apartment living providing it is taken for a daily walk and allowed to run free in a park area. A small garden area will allow your Terrier to get the amount of exercise needed to keep it fit. |
| Health |
The Cairn Terrier has no special feeding requirements but is prone to weight gain so regulate the meals to ensure the dog does not become overweight. |
| Life Expectancy | 12 – 15 years |
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