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Cairn Terrier Breed Details
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Breed: Cairn Terrier
PetGroup: Terrier
Height: male: 10 in; female: 9.5 in
Weight: male: 14 lbs; female: 13 lbs
Life: 12-15 years
Description: The vivacious little Cairn Terrier is an active, hardy, small working terrier. He is able to prove his worth as a dispeller of vermin. He is free in movement, strong, but not heavily built. His head is shorter and wider than any other terriers and well furnished with hair giving a general foxy expression. He is a wonderful family dog, but will always remember his ancestry as a "sporting terrier". He makes a very active, inquisitive and "ready to go" dog. He is a great dog for the house and is very good with children. Energetic and always on the watch, he will alert you to the presence of strangers by growling.
Health: *Major Concerns: None
*Minor Concerns: globoid cell leukodystrophy
*Occasionally seen: vWD, Legg-Perthes, patellar luxation
*Suggested tests: None
Temperment: The Cairn is the essence of terrier: pluky, spirited, bold, inquisitive, hardy, clever, stubborn, and scrappy. It is responsive to its owner's wishes, however, and tries to please; in fact, it is surprisingly sensitive. This breed can be a good house pet as long as it is given daily exercise in a safe area. It enjoys playing with children and is tough enough to withstand some roughhousing. It can be aggressive with other dogs and chases small animals; it loves to sniff, explore and hun. It digs; some bark.
Origin: Scotland
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