Cairn Terrier
Terrier Group
Low-sheddingAKC Recognized
📏 Size
Small
⚖️ Weight
6 - 6 kg
🌍 Origin
Scotland
🐕 Shedding
Low
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
high
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Scottish earthdog: bred to hunt foxes and vermin among rock piles, they love to dig and chase small animals.
- Weatherproof coat: the shaggy double coat sheds little and needs weekly brushing and occasional hand-stripping.
- Independent but fun: they are cheerful and curious, but have a mind of their own, so consistent training helps.
- Keep them secure: they need a fenced yard or leash, since prey drive and curiosity can lead them off.
- A low-shedding coat. Some people with allergies find that easier to live with, but no breed is allergen-free.
Getting out with a Cairn Terrier
They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.
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