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History:
Developed on the Scottish Isle of Skye, the Cairn has roots going back
to the middle ages. The were used to hunt fox, badger and otter. These
dogs would chase critters out of the "cairns" (piles of stone that
served as farming landmarks). They were highly prized for their working
ethic, not their appearance. A tough package of courage, tenacity and
intelligence all wrapped up in a weatherproof coat. Originally, the
Cairn was but one color variety in the family of Scotch dogs. The group
was eventually divided into Scottish, West-Highland and Cairn terriers.
The Cairn terrier's greatest fame came when one played Toto in movie
"The Wizard of Oz".
Temperament:
The Cairn is all terrier...bold, hardy, inquisitive, clever and scrappy.
It enjoys playing with children and is tough enough to withstand some
rough-housing. It can get aggressive with other dogs and can't resist
chasing small animals.
Maintenance:
Even though it is a small dog, the Cairn requires daily outdoor
exercise, either a walk on a leash or a fun game in the back-yard. Its
wire coat needs combing once per week..
Group: Terrier
Weight: 13-14 lbs
Height: 9.5-10"
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| Tolerates Cold
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| Tolerates Hot
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| Good Watchdog
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| Needs Exercise
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| Good w/Other
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| Easily Trainable
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| Can Live Outside
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| Needs Grooming
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| Lives Well In City
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| Good With Kids
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Did
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Cairns are frisky, intelligent, independent dogs. They are
affectionate and friendly and love to play with children. |
Call today to
reserve this puppy!
1-360-692-0415 |
