Cairn Terrier
Cairn Terrier
History:
Country/Date of Origin: Scotland (developed in 17th Century but refined in 19th Century)
Bred on Scotland's lonely Isle of Skye, the Cairn Terriers were used to hunt vermin. One of the oldest of the British terriers, it was developed over the course of several centuries and recognized as a pure breed only in the twentieth century. The dog takes its name from the cairns, or heaps of stones, that are found on its home isle. Cairns were accepted for registration by the AKC in 1913.
Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns
Back to TopShort-haired Skye Terrier
AKC Group: Terrier
Breed Club: Cairn Terrier Club of America
Rescue Club: Cairn Terrier Club of America Rescue
Back to TopBody Type:
- The quintessential shaggy go-to-ground terrier
- Height: 10-12 inches (at shoulder)
- Weight: 13-14 pounds
- Erect ears are not altered
- Short tail carried up is not altered
Personality:
- Upbeat and happy go lucky characters
- Always busy with self appointed jobs
- Feisty, especially with other dogs. Death to cats
- May need supervision around very young children
Coat:
- The harsh, wiry double coat is especially weather resistant
- Very little shedding
- Requires only minimal grooming
- Any color other than white is allowed although the most popular are black, gray, red and wheaten. Dark ears, muzzle and tail tip are desirable on light coated dogs
Health Concerns:
- Problems with blood clotting - notably von Willebrand's disease
- Hot spots and skin allergies
- Progressive neurological disorders
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