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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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Pluto - Cairn Terrier / Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

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Pluto

Cairn Terrier

Male, Young

USA Carrollton, TX, USA

Date listed: 08/13/2025

Tags: Cairn Terrier Dogs for adoption in Carrollton, TX, USA

Dog Breed: Cairn Terrier / Terrier (medium coat). BREED- Terrier; SEX-Male; SIZE-Small; WEIGHT-14 lbs.; AGE-Approximately 6 Months; SPAY/NEUTER-Yes; HOUSETRAINED-Currently...

*BENJI - Cairn Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

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*BENJI

Cairn Terrier

Male, Adult

USA Forestville, MD, USA

Date listed: 08/13/2025

Tags: Cairn Terrier Dogs for adoption in Forestville, MD, USA

Dog Breed: Cairn Terrier (medium coat).

GIGI - Cairn Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

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GIGI

Cairn Terrier

Female, Adult

USA Martinez, CA, USA

Date listed: 08/13/2025

Tags: Cairn Terrier Dogs for adoption in Martinez, CA, USA

Dog Breed: Cairn Terrier (medium coat).

Sweet Pea - NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPICATIONS! - Cairn Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

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Sweet Pea - NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPICATIONS!

Cairn Terrier

Female, Young

USA Arlington, VA, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

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Dog Breed: Cairn Terrier (medium coat). Meet Sweet Pea! This adorable girl was first spotted wandering around a business park, where she quickly started winning over the workers...

LAVENDER - Cairn Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

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LAVENDER

Cairn Terrier

Female, Adult

USA Fruit Heights, UT, USA

Date listed: 06/04/2025

Tags: Cairn Terrier Dogs for adoption in Fruit Heights, UT, USA

Dog Breed: Cairn Terrier (medium coat). Lavender (Lavi) is an adorable Cairn Terrier mix. She is about 4 months old. She is playful and cuddly. After a bout of the zoomies, she...

ALI - Cairn Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

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ALI

Cairn Terrier

Male, Senior

USA Norfolk, VA, USA

Date listed: 12/20/2023

Tags: Cairn Terrier Dogs for adoption in Norfolk, VA, USA

Posted Breed: Cairn Terrier (medium coat).

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Member since: 08/25/2024

Rock N V Ranch

American Corgi Dog Breeder near CARLYLE, IL, USA

We operate a kennel for small breed dogs in Southern Illinois. We have been breeding dogs for 15+ years and we pride ourselves on raising happy health well socialized puppies. We...

Breeds: American Corgi (+1)

USA CARLYLE, IL, USA

Tags: Corgi Cairn Terrier Toy Poodle Cavapoo Cavalier King Charles Auggie Dachshund

Member since: 09/05/2016

Faehallow

Cairn Terrier Dog Breeder near ROCKFORD, IL, USA

Small breeder of cairn terriers only. Many of dogs are from around the world with champion backgrounds. Carefully Breed for temperment, health and looks. They come with one year...

Breeds: Cairn Terrier

USA ROCKFORD, IL, USA

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Member since: 05/21/2022

Toad Mountain Terriers

Cairn Terrier Dog Breeder near DETROIT LAKES, MN, USA

We are a family run small kennel, we raise Miniature Schnauzers and Cairn Terriers. Our puppy’s and parents are given the best care possible! Our dams and sires have all...

Breeds: Cairn Terrier

USA DETROIT LAKES, MN, USA

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Member since: 04/29/2024

Whites Creek Cairns

Cairn Terrier Dog Breeder near RENO, NV, USA

AKC Cairn Terriers

Breeds: Cairn Terrier

USA RENO, NV, USA

Tags: Puppies

Member since: 06/07/2019

Double Diamond Kennel

Cairn Terrier Dog Breeder near WHITEWOOD, SD, USA

We live in the beautiful Black Hills and raise our puppies on a ranch. They are exposed to all kinds of animals as they grow up. They are handled all the time and very social....

Breeds: Cairn Terrier

USA WHITEWOOD, SD, USA

Tags: Cairn Terrier Dog Breeder near WHITEWOOD, SD, USA

Member since: 09/17/2023

donjacscairnterrierscom

Cairn Terrier Dog Breeder near MANSFIELD, MO, USA

We have been raising CAIRN TERRIERS ,34 yrs.. since we fell in LOVE with our first one,,, We are retired folks and devoted to our Cairns ,, We are ...

Breeds: Cairn Terrier

USA MANSFIELD, MO, USA

Tags: Cairn Terrier Dog Breeder near MANSFIELD, MO, USA

Member since: 09/09/2017

Lost Creek Ranch

Cairn Terrier Dog Breeder near BIRKENFELD, OR, USA

Cairn Terrier and Miniature Goldendoodle puppies in Oregon. Located in beautiful Northwest Oregon we have a 14acre horse ranch. We are not a kennel; our dogs live in our home, and...

Breeds: Cairn Terrier

USA BIRKENFELD, OR, USA

Tags: Cairn Terrier miniature goldendoodle puppies minigoldendoodle puppies miniaturegoldendoodle miniature goldendoodle

Member since: 09/29/2018

Owner

Cairn Terrier Dog Breeder near PLAQUEMINE, LA, USA

We are located south of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area and love our Cairn Terriers. Please contact me at (225) 685-7023 for more information. Thank you very much!

Breeds: Cairn Terrier

USA PLAQUEMINE, LA, USA

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