Cairn Terrier
History:
The
Cairn Terrier is a tiny terrier originated in the
Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland, where it
was originally called the "Short-Haired Skye
Terrier", and is considered to be the oldest of the
British Terrier breeds. In order to avoid confusing
this breed with the Skye Terrier, fanciers later
changed the name to Cairn Terrier. At one time, the
small and feisty Cairn Terrier was used to hunt rats
and other vermin and keep their populations down.
Cairn Terrier
Temperament:
Cairn
Terriers make wonderful family pets. They are active
and intelligent and full of fun! Cairn Terriers love
to play and are a great choice for well-behaved
children (older than 4 is recommended, as younger
children may inadvertently harm the small pooch).
Cairn Terriers are well-suited for live in almost
any setting, from apartments in the city to large
acreages. They are quite active and need to be given
plenty of opportunity to exercise, preferably a
safely fenced, outdoor area to play in.
Cairn Terrier
Physical Description:
Cairn
Terriers stand about 10 inches at the shoulder and
have a thick, harsh coat that comes in a variety of
shades. Regular combing is required to remove dead
hair, and occasional "hand-stripping" is also
recommended to keep the outline of your Cairn
Terrier's coat trim.
