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Cairn Terrier Dog Breed
Terrier Dog Classification: Cairn Terriers
are hunting dogs.
Other Names: none
Terrier in Foreign Languages:
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Czech: teriér
Dutch: terriër
Finnish: terrieri
French: terrier
German: Terrier
Lithuanian: terjeras
Navajo: lééchaa'í hadaalzheehígíí
Russian: ter'jér
Scottish Gaelic: abhag
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Origins: Cairn Terriers were initially
bred in England to hunt fox and rats.
Description: Cairn Terriers have a compact
build, they are short-legged, they are longer
than they are tall. Cairn Terriers have short,
wide heads.
Size: Cairn Terriers weigh between 13
to 18 lbs, they stand 9 to 13 inches tall at their
shoulder.
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weight
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height |
| Male |
13 to 18 lbs |
9 to 13 inches tall |
| Female |
13 to 18 lbs |
9 to 13 inches tall |
Coat: Cairn Terriers have a dense, double-layered,
harsh, and water resistant coat. Cairn Terrier
are any color except white, black, and black and
tan.
Disposition: Cairn Terriers are spirited
bold, clever and scrappy. They try very hard to
please their owners, and can be overly sensitive.
They can be great pets but may be aggressive with
other pets and my chase small animals.
Type Dog: Cairn Terriers are working dogs.
Litter Size: Cairn Terriers give birth
to litters with 4 to 6 puppies.
Behavior: Cairn terriers require daily
physical and mental exercise in a safe area. It
may dig, if given the opportunity.
Traits: Cairn Terriers are bold, alert,
and clever.
Country of Origin: England
Life Span: Cairn Terriers have a typical
life span of 12 to 15 years.
Club Recognition: FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC,
KC(UK), NZKC, UKC
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