Cairn Terrier Puppy

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 Terrier is an alert, spirited, hardy, little dog. Loyal, merry, lovable, they are somewhat independent, but friendly. 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 the proper leadership, 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. Do not allow this little dog to fall into the, Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors, where they believe they are pack leader to humans. Cairn's who are allowed to fall into this type of behavior, will develop all types of varying degrees of behavior problems, including, but not limited to separation anxiety, snapping, growling and guarding.
 

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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