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 The Cairn Terrier has a fox-like expression. This peppy, very hardy little terrier has an abundant shaggy outer coat with a soft downy undercoat.
The coat comes in red, brindle, blackish, sand and various shades of gray. Any color except white is acceptable, though dark points (ears, eyes and muzzle) are preferred.
Adult coat color is hard to predict from the puppy coat as the color often continues to change for several years.
The Cairn Terrier has a compact body, about 14 inches from the forechest to back of the hindquarters. It is short with good bone structure. The head is broad with bushy topknot and eyebrows and black nose. It has a powerful but not heavy muzzle, a scissors bite and a wide, robust skull. The dark hazel eyes are deep set. The ears are small, pointy and erect. The short hairy tail is carried gaily.
Faults to avoid are missing teeth, pinkish nose, white on the chest or feet and soft or curly body coat.
The Cairn Terrier is a spirited, hardy, restless little busybody - a big dog in a small dog's body.
Alert, loyal, merry, lovable and mischievous. They are somewhat independent, but friendly. Females tend to be more independent than males and some breeders feel that males are more affectionate.
They are very curious, fearless and bold. They are easily trained and like to do tricks. Naturally patient with children and very playful. Cairns adapt well to their new homes.
They are sensitive, and need firm, but not harsh, training and discipline. Without attention and training, the Cairn can become destructive and/or bark excessively.
Cairns like to dig searching for vermin, so it is not wise to leave them unsupervised in a landscaped yard!
This breed can be a chaser and should not be left off its lead in an unsecured area. Never leave a Cairn tied out, as he may fight larger dogs to protect his turf, sometimes with tragic consequences. |
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