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Cairn
Terrier Dog
Cairn
Terrier Dog
The Cairn Terrier is a hardy,
intelligent, and alert little dog. The Cairn Terrier dog
is a delightful pet and companion. The Cairn Terrier is
a bold and inquisitive dog, but has a very gentle
disposition. The Cairn Terrier dog is energetic and
playful and loves to get involved in activity and fun.
The Cairn Terrier dog has a tendency to bark and raise
the alarm witch makes him an effective watchdog. The
Cairn Terrier dogs have plenty of spirit and
get-up-and-go. They are keen, enthusiastic, eager, and
intelligent. The Cairn Terrier dog can also have a very
assertive and stubborn nature. The Cairn Terrier dog may
be best suited to a dog owner with some level of
experience in dog ownership.
The Cairn Terrier gets along well with children,
especially those that are older and considerate, and
will enjoy playing and joining in with family
activities. He will usually get along well with other
pets too, although they can be a little bossy. With
other males of the same breed they can tend to be a
little aggressive. With strangers the reaction can
depend upon the personality of the individual Cairn
Terrier, and some will be reserved whereas others will
be friendly. The Cairn Terrier loves to dig, so if your
garden is your pride and joy be prepared for some
shocks.
The vivacious little Cairn Terrier
is an active, hardy, small working terrier. He is free
in movement, strong, but not heavily built. His head is
shorter and wider than any other terriers and well
furnished with hair giving a general foxy expression. He
is a wonderful family dog, but will always remember his
ancestry as a "sporting terrier". He makes a very
active, inquisitive and "ready to go" dog. He is a great
dog for the house and is very good with children.
Energetic and always on the watch, he will alert you to
the presence of strangers by growling.
Originating in the
Western Highlands of Scotland from as far back as the
1500s, the Cairn Terrier was used for getting vermin out
of cairns. "Cairn" was the Scottish word for a pile of
stones or rocks used on graves. The Cairns would go into
the little holes and catch vermin, or force the vermin
out, usually being foxes, otters, rats, and even
badgers. Cairns also originated on the Isle of Skye, in
which the Skye Terrier came about. Cairns were born of
Skye Terriers, West Highland White Terriers, and
Scottish Terriers, all of which were grouped into the
category of "Scotch Terriers" until 1873. In the past
Cairns they were bred with Westies, but in 1920 this
practice was banned to preserve the West Highland White
Terrier breed. In 1909 the Cairn was cut from the Scotch
Terrier group into a subgroup, called the Short-haired
Skye Terrier. Soon Skye fanciers were up in arms about
it because the dog was obviously not the same as a Skye
Terrier, and the Cairn was named its current name in
1912. Cairn Terriers were introduced in the world of dog
shows in the early 1900s. Today the breed is better
known in Northern England and Scotland, but the Cairn
remains a popular breed elsewhere as well. They are best
known for the role of "Toto" in The Wizard of Oz.
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