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Description The Cairn Terrier is a small, hardy terrier with short legs. This breed is sturdy and tough with a fox-like expression. | ||
Size Male Cairn Terriers are 10-13 inches tall and females are 9-12 inches tall. The weight of an adult male Cairn Terrier is 14-18 lbs and females are 13-17 lbs. | ||
Coat This breed has a hard and weather-resistant coat. Cairn Terriers have a harsh outer coat and a short, soft, furry undercoat. | ||
Color Standard colors for the Cairn Terrier include; black, black brindle, brindle, cream, cream brindle, gray, gray brindle, red, red brindle, silver, wheaten, and red wheaten. | ||
Temperament The Cairn Terrier is a friendly and independent dog. They are also alert, loyal, happy, lovable and mischievous. They also like to chase and are very curious, fearless and bold. | ||
Care Brushing several times a week is necessary to keep their coat from becoming a mess. Bathe the dog about once a month and brush the coat while it is drying. Trim around the eyes and ears and clip the nails regularly. Do not over feed. | ||
Exercise Cairn Terriers should get enough exercise by running around a small yard or taking a daily walk. | ||
Training This breeds is fairly easy to train. Train them so barking will not get out of hand. | ||
Shedding Cairn Terriers shed little to no hair. | ||
Allergies Some Cairn Terriers are allergic to fleas. | ||
Barking & Howling Barking can become excessive if not properly trained. They tend to bark at new sights and sounds. | ||
Life Expectancy A well cared for Cairn Terrier can live 12-15 years. | ||
Health The health of a Cairn Terrier should be watched regarding overfeeding and allergies. Overfeeding can cause the Cairn Terrier to gain weight quickly. Some are allergic to fleas. | ||
AKC Category Terrier Group | ||
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