Cairn Terrier
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Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
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Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Breeds A - Z | C |
Breeds by Group | Terrier |
Breeds by Trait | Good With Kids Hypoallergenic Low Shedding |
Overview: | The Cairn Terrier is a small dog, but ready to rumble. He likes a lot of exercise, but is suitable for both city and country living. He's independent, but very loyal and loveable for the right family. |
Breed Group: | Terrier |
Weight (lbs): | male: 14, female: 13 |
Height (in): | male: 10, female: 9.5 |
Colors: | Any color but white; dark ears, muzzle, tail tip desired. |
Coat: | Coat is double-layered, consisting of a topcoat that is hard and abundant and a soft, short undercoat. |
Character: | Cairn Terriers are affectionate and eager to learn. They're very lively, intelligent, and playful, too. |
Temperament: | This breed should be socialized early with cats and other household pets, to assure they get along. They may try to fight other dogs. |
Care: | The Cairn Terrier requires regular grooming with a brush and comb. A couple of times per year pluck dead hairs manually. |
Training: | This breed requires gentle training, but it must be consistent and relatively strict. |
Activity: | The Cairn Terrier is extremely energetic, so he needs ample opportunity to run and play. He likes to run off leash, so should be well-trained to do so. |
Health Issue: | The breed tends to gain weight easily. Thy may have flea allergies, too. |
Life Expectancy: | 12-15 |
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Cairn Terrier
Male(s) and Female(s), 9 Weeks Old
USA FORNEY, TX, USA
Date listed: 07/20/2024
Darling, smart and energetic Cairn Terriers. Males and Females. Dark brindled and light colors available. Liter registered with the AKC and will come with registration applicatin...
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Cairn Terrier
Male(s) and Female(s), 5 Months Old
USA RENO, NV, USA
Date listed: 04/29/2024
AKC puppies brindle with light undercoat and light brindle.
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Posted Breed: Cairn Terrier (medium coat).
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Male, Adult
USA Waco, TX, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Cairn Terrier
Female, Baby
USA Houston, TX, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Cairn Terrier (medium coat).
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Cairn Terrier
Male, Young
USA Newport Beach, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Cairn Terrier
Male, Baby
USA Tracy, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Cairn Terrier
Male, Adult
USA Walnutport, PA, USA
Date listed: 07/17/2024
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Cairn Terrier
Female, Young
USA Fruit Heights, UT, USA
Date listed: 07/17/2024
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Cairn Terrier
Female, Senior
USA Boonton, NJ, USA
Date listed: 05/22/2024
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Cairn Terrier
Male, Senior
USA Norfolk, VA, USA
Date listed: 12/20/2023
Posted Breed: Cairn Terrier (medium coat).
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