Cairn Terrier Breeders

Cairn Terrier

The Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest terrier breeds, dating back to sometime around the 16th century. They originated on the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands. Highlanders would make small piles of stones, called cairns, to mark property boundaries. Often this is where small animals would seek to live. The little terrier was used to hunt out the vermin and thus earned its name as the Cairn Terrier. It is a rugged, fearless little dog that at the same time is sweet, friendly and very happy. The unkempt look of their coat is a favorite characteristic of the breed. It gives them such an adorable appearance, especially with their expressive eyes and slight smile of the mouth. The coat has a rough outer coat that tops a soft dense undercoat. Groomers keep the coat in shape by using a technique called “stripping” by using special grooming tools that lift out dead hair from the coat. The Cairn Terrier comes in any color but white and is typically seen as cream, tan, red and black. They are intelligent little dogs that learn quickly. This same temperament can often put this breed at odds with other dogs. This really is a very adorable, cute and loyal dog that at 13 to 14 pounds does well in almost any family living space.
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