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cairn terriers

Breed Overview

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Quick facts

The Cairn Terrier originated in the 1500s Scottish highlands along with several other terrier-type breeds. They received their name because they were able to squeeze down into rock stacks called "Cairns" that badgers and foxes often used as dens It wasn't until the early 1900s that the Cairn Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Skye Terrier, and West Highland White Terrier were separated into their own district breed.

SizeMedium
Lifespan13-15 Years
TemperamentActive, Independent, Smart
EnergyModerate
Allergy-Friendly?Yes
Shedding AmountLow
Breed GroupTerrier

Available cairn terrier Puppies

Personality & Training

Tendency to Bark

High

Trainability

Moderate

Good For:
  • Kids
  • Cats
  • Other Dogs
  • Apartments
  • Large Living Spaces
  • Seniors
  • First Time Pet Owners
  • Watch Dog
  • Cold Climates
  • Water Activities

What cairn terrier Owners Say About Their cairn terriers

  • We absolutely love our Cairn Terrier Indy! We are very happy and Indy is an amazing and beautiful baby boy!

Physical Characteristics

Height

Females: 8 - 10 in
Males: 9 - 11 in

Weight

Females: 9 - 13 lbs
Males: 10 - 14 lbs

Grooming Requirements

Bathe as Needed, Trim Occasionally

Drool Amount

Low

Colors
BlackBlack BrindleBrindleCreamCream BrindleGrayGray BrindleRedRed BrindleRed WheatenSilverSilver BrindleSilver WheatenWheatenWheaten Brindle
Markings
Black MaskBlack MarkingsBlack Points

About cairn terriers

Cairn Terrier originally descended from Scotland such as all the other terrier breeds, and this specific one was bred more than 200 years ago. You may recognize the Cairn Terrier as Toto from the movie, The Wizard of Oz. This breed is very intelligent and curious, but just like all the other terriers, it tends to be independent-minded, tough, but still a great watchdog.

Cairn is the happiest when they can hang around their humans. Don’t leave your Cairn alone for a long time because he might become destructive. This breed has a high energy level, loves digging, chasing, and barking. Cairn Terriers love kids and are highly tolerant of them. With early socialization and training, they are very respectful of other animals. Cairn Terrier’s size is about 9 to 11 inches, and he weighs about 14 pounds.