The Cairn Terrier Dog

The Cairn Terrier dog originates from the Scottish Isle of Skye dating back to the middle ages. It has become a fairly popular breed in both Europe and North America. In 2003, it was ranked 42 (out of 151) by the AKC. Many baby boomers will be familiar with Toto, a Cairn Terrier in the movie The Wizard of Oz. A bit of trivia; Toto was actually a female.

The Samoyed Dog at a glance:

Origin	Scotland - Middle Ages
Original Use	Fox and vermin hunting
Use Today	Companion
Temperament	It is a sensitive, clever, and intelligent companion. True to it's terrier nature, it is spirited, bold and can be scrappy. It likes to dig, and some are prone to barking.
Acceptance of:	Other Dogs - Average
	Other Pets - Not very accepting
	Strangers - Not very accepting
	Children - Good with older children
Watchdog Ability	Excellent
Guard dog Ability	Not good
Ease of Training	Good
Living Conditions	Can live outdoors in moderated climates but does best when living indoors and having it's exercise requirements met outdoors.
Exercise	Requires a fair amount of physical and mental exercise on a daily basis.
Coat	It has a weather proof double layered coat. The outer coat is profuse, short and harsh. The under coat is shorter and softer.
Grooming	Requires brushing once a week.
Colors	Any colors but white.
Height and Weight	Weight range is 13 to 15 pounds (5.9 to 6.8kg) while height range is 10 to 12 inches (25.4 to 30.5 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals.
Life Expectancy	13 to 15 years.
Group	The AKC places the Cairn Terrier dog in the Terrier group.

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