The Cairn terrier is a sensible, confident little dog, still close to its origins as a working terrier of the Scottish highlands and Isle of Skye. Independent but friendly, intelligent and long-lived, the Cairn tends to remain active and playful well into his teen years. Upon meeting a Cairn, you will find a small, shaggy, alert dog, with head, tail and ears up, eyes shining with intelligence, poised and ready for anything. True to his working heritage, the Cairn remains hardy with a fearless tenacity that will lead him into mischief if his owners are irresponsible.
Cairn Terrier
Terrier
Meet the Cairn Terrier
Breed Group:
Terrier
Breed Personality:
Playful, Courageous, Friendly, Sociable
Breed Specifics
Max Life Expectancy
(years): 15
(years): 15
Max Height
(inches): 10
(inches): 10
Max Weight
(lbs): 14
(lbs): 14
Main Breed Characteristics
Good with Children (3/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (2/5)
Grooming Needs (2/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (3/5)
Playfulness (4/5)
Protectiveness (4/5)
Trainability (3/5)
Energy Level (3/5)
Barking Level (4/5)
Breed Variations
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