Cairn Terrier

• Group 3: Terrier
• Section 2: Small-sized Terriers

• Without working trial

Great Britain

28-31 cm

6-7.5 kg

The Cairn Terrier is one of the FCI recognized British breed (FCI Group 3, Section 2, Standard No. 4).

Origin and History

The Cairn Terrier is originally from the Scottish Isle of Skye and is one of the oldest terriers of Scotland. He has contributed to the creation of the Scottish Terrier and the West Highland White Terrier and was referred to as short -haired Skye terriers. In 1910 he received the " Kennel Club" the name Cairn Terrier ( " carn " is in Gaelic for stone pile ).

Description

The Cairn Terrier is a small, about 28 to 31 cm high and 6 to 7.5 kg heavier dog. The "double" coat is weather- adjusted: lush, harsh but not wiry outer coat with dense undercoat in the colors cream, wheaten, red, gray or almost black. The coat can be brindle, the colors pure black, pure white and black and tan are not allowed. The ears are small, pointed, well carried and erect.

Use and nature

This compact, low dog is suitable as a companion dog, is a swashbuckling rat hunter and an adaptable house dog. However, as a descendant of the old Scottish hunting terrier he has a strong passion for hunting and can be like all terriers sometimes stubborn. How many terrier breeds it is also suitable as an ideal family dog ​​, because he is very fond of children and ' can do to themselves " much.

Breed Specific diseases

The cranio- mandibular osteopathy is occurring in young animals, very painful bone disease of the skull.