The Cairn is thought to be a type of Scottish terrier, like the Westie (West Highland White) and the Scottish. There are a lot of similarities between Westies and Cairns. For one thing, Westies are a mix between white dogs and Cairns of western Scotland. The Westie is like the white version of the Cairn, which has a coat that can be any colour except white. Scotties, on the other hand, have longer heads and bodies, dark coats, and are more independent than the other two breeds. These dogs came from the Skyes with short hair.
The Cairn is the smallest type of terrier. The name "Cairn" came from the small piles of stones that marked the boundaries of Scottish farms and graves. In the past, this breed was used to lead small animals into these piles of stones. Cairns, on the other hand, are strong and stable, but they are not heavy.
This dog was already around in the 1500s, long before "Toto," Dorothy's dog in "The Wizard of Oz," made it popular in 1930. At the moment, Cairns are used as companion dogs, just like American pit bull terriers. Some of the breed's skills are tracking, keeping an eye on the house, hunting, and doing tricks and competitive obedience sports.
Here are some basic facts about Cairns that breeders would really like to know:
Terrier is a type of
Indoors is best, but they can also live outside (fenced yard)
The top coat is rough and shaggy, and the undercoat is short and soft.
Any colour other than white.
Between 9.5 and 10 inches tall.
Weight: between 13 and 14 pounds
Temperament: These dogs, like most terriers that were bred to hunt, are mischievous, alert, restless, and full of energy. They also have a special bond with kids over the age of six.
The following health issues should be taken into account by breeders:
Atopy is a kind of allergy.
Cataracts happen when one or both of the eyes' lenses become cloudy.
Cryptorchidism is a condition in which the testicles don't drop into the scrotum.
Glaucoma is a disease that causes the pressure inside the eye to rise.
# Patellar luxation, a kneecap disorder
Take Care and Work Out:
- You should brush your hair every day to keep it from getting tangled or matted.
Hair around the ears and eyes needs to be trimmed often.
Do not feed them too much because they gain weight quickly.
- Their bodies need regular exercise, which means they need to play every day while on a leash.
Because they want to hunt, they should be on a leash when they are out in public.
Origin/History:
As was already said, the Cairns have been around since the 1500s. Around the year 1700, there were already a lot of small terriers on the Isle of Skye and in other Scottish highlands. The Skye terriers and the Dandie Dinmont terriers are the two Scottish breeds that were split off.
The Dandie Dinmonts were put in a separate group from other dogs. The Scotties, the Westies, and the Cairns were all part of the Skyes.
In 1912, the Cairns got their official name because they were so good at catching animals like otters, foxes, and badgers that were hiding in cairns. But it wasn't until 1913 that the American Kennel Club gave them official recognition.
The Cairn terrier is a very agile little dog that everyone in the family can enjoy. This breed is always ready to play and join in on the fun. If you're still not sure, think about how this kind of dog made Dorothy laugh and kept her company.
