Cairn Terrier - Dog Breeds

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The Cairn Terrier is a small dog, respect, and weighing between 13 and 18 pounds (6-8 kg) and a height of about 9 to 13 inches (23 to 33 cm). It does not shed much hair is to form a relatively simple and works well as a family dog. It requires daily exercise, but not much compared to the other terrier breeds, and is usually very quiet and polite. The Cairn Terrier is very intelligent and often high in spirit, playful and active. Bark is oftenQuantity, a property can, for some people angry, but also makes them good watchdogs. They get along well with children, especially those who grew up with, and is good with other pets as well. They are very loyal, strong-willed and independent. You can, however stubborn and disobedient, and sometimes the most suitable for the experienced dog owner, and not for beginners, families who purchase a pet, etc. Unlike other terriers chase theirInstincts are not something they are "born" with, and are a lot of training, they must work in this area. Another thing to note Cairn Terrier sensational love to dig, if you have a garden so worry, this is most defiantly not a breed for you.

The Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest terrier breeds at all. Hailing from the Scottish Highlands and plays were used as working dogs, hunting for prey on small ditchCairns, appears regularly on Scottish Great Plains (artificial pile of small stones). The standard was approved in May 1938 and 10 already registered with the AKA in 1913. The Cairn Terrier has increased in popularity since then. This is not a bit 'because of the first international race is the appearance as Toto in the Wizard of Oz ", a famous film of 1930.

Cairn Terrier The fur coat is rough and weather-resistant, and needs a moderate amount of careapplied to the skin looks good. It 'also double coated, with soft fur. The common colors are cream, wheat, red, sand, gray and brindle. Pure black and white is allowed in many kennel clubs. This breed is generally healthy and lives a life expectancy of 15 years. Some common health problems include cataracts, glaucoma, Legg Perthes, Luxating patella, blood disorders, kidney disorders, PRA, CMO, seizures, allergies and thyroid problems.