Cairn Terrier Breed Information
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An active, alert, and intelligent dog, the Cairn Terrier has a blue-collar Scottish background. Although loving and cheerful, these dogs can be rather independent, and maybe a little mischievous. Toto from The Wizard of Oz was a Cairn. Cairn Terrier fans are sure to enjoy this charming 2006 wall calendar.
| Other Names | None | |||
| Country of Origin | Great Britain | |||
| Approximate Date of Origin | Middle Ages | |||
| AKC Group | Terrier Group | |||
| First Use | Ratting, fox hunting | |||
| Today's Use | Companion | |||
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | |||
| Coat | Waterproof and hard with thick undercoat | |||
| Color | red, sand, light gray to almost black, brindle | |||
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| Approximate Height | 11-12 in | |||
| Approximate Weight | 12-13 lbs | |||
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| Thrives is Hot Climates | Somewhat | |||
| Thrives in Cold Climates | Somewhat | |||
| Easy to Train | No | |||
| Good With Other Dogs | Somewhat | |||
| Good With Other Pets | No | |||
| Good with Children | Yes | |||
| Good as a Watchdog | Yes | |||
| Good For Protection | No | |||
| Recognized by... | AKC | CKC | FCI | KC |
| Noisiness | Average | |||
| Common Health Problem | kneecap dislocation | |||
| Other | It digs | |||
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