The Cairn Terrier is a active, game, hardy, small working terrier of the short-legged class; very free in its movements, strongly but not heavily built and well furnished with hair giving a general foxy expression.
Here are the characteristics of the Cairn Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
The Cairn Terrier's Behavior
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Recommended for: house pets
Bred to dig for prey, the Cairn Terrier breed has a strong instinctive drive to stay active, particularly to dig. Still, many people find Cairn Terriers are easy to train. They are excellent with children and make wonderful family dogs.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
Cairn Terrier Physical Characteristics
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- Size: Height: males: 10 inches, females: 9� inches; length: 14�-15 inches
- Coat: Hard, all-weather overcoat over a short, soft undercoat.
- Color: any color except white.
- Nose: flesh or light-colored
- Tail: hairy but not feathery
The Cairn Terrier Origins and History
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The following are some fast historical facts on the Cairn Terrier dog breed, based on information in Wikipedia.
Country/Region of Origin: Scotland
Original purpose: hunting burrowing prey
Name: bred to hunt prey burrowing in cairns (piles of stones usually used as landmarks), which are common on the hills of the Scottish Highlands.
Historical notes: the Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest terrier breeds. The breed originated in the Scottish Highlands. Toto in the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz was a Cairn Terrier.