Other Names
none

Origin
Great Britian, Middle Ages

Use Today
Companion, Hunting

Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 14 years of age

Weight & Height
13 to 16 pounds & 9 to 12 inches tall

Known Health Problems
Flea Allergies, Cataracts, CMO, globoid cell leukodystrophy, lever shunt, luxating patellas, Legg-Perthes disease

Physical Description
Small, hardy, short legged terrier. The skull is broad, the muzzle is strong and the nose is black. The eyes are hazel and set wide apart. Ears are small, pointed and erect. The tail is short and carried high.

Temperament
Gentle & normally non-aggressive. This breed is intelligent & easy to train. Although they should watched around small children who may pester them as some may be nippy in this situation. The cairn makes a good watchdog and family pet

Living Conditions
This breed will do ok in an apartment, The will also do ok in both warm and cooler climates

Grooming
Brush coat about once a week with steel comb

Exercise
This breed requires long walks or at least a large fenced in area to run in, The Cairn Terrier does love to dig, so special precautions need to be made to insure that the dog does not excape under the fence..

Coat Texture
The outer coat is hard and weather resistant but softer on the head.

Coat Colors
Cream, Wheaten, Red, Gray or Black

Puppies
3-5 pups per litter.

Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Canadian Kennel Club
National Kennel Club