Cairn Terrier
Remember "Toto"
In The Wizard Of Oz?
Background And Description:
The Cairn Terrier originated centuries ago in the highlands and islands of Scotland and was
formerly known as the Short-Haired Skye Terrier. They are counted among the same stock that
contributed to the development of the Scottish and West Highland White terriers.
The Cairn is a working dog and his skills are used to evict small animals and vermin from openings in rocky
landmarks known as cairns.
Today, he is a mostly a popular companion and frequent dog show participant, although in Scotland he
is also still used for working.
Jaunty and confident, he can best be described as cute and adorable.
Appearance:
Height: 9-12 inches Weight: 13-16 lbs.
Color variations: Any color except white. Often seen
in Cream, Wheaten, Red and different shades of Gray.
The Autobiography Of The Dog Who Was Toto
A fascinating account of this famous Cairn and her tragic beginnings, film career
(a dozen movies, including the especially notable one with Judy Garland), and her happy retirement
in southern California. Also, Toto offers the inside scoop on the making of The Wizard of Oz.
Coat and Care:
The Cairn is double-coated with a dense hard outer coat and a furry undercoat. To avoid matting,
daily brushing is needed. And, to retain their Cairnish good looks, twice-yearly stripping of the
coat should be done.
Regular grooming will keep the Cairn clean. Cairns are prone to skin
problems and bathing tends to damage their coat and cause dry skin, so should only be done when
absolutely necessary. Thorough grooming is the key to a beautiful appearance.
Personality and Traits:
This is a very lively little dog with an independent streak. He is intelligent and easy to train
if you are as consistent as your dog is tenacious. He likes having a job to do - so you might try
teaching him to sniff out his toys and bring them back to the toy box, for example.
He will make a good watchdog, possessing inherent traits of loyalty and fearlessness.
He has the strong terrier drive to chase and dig, so make sure your property is secure around the
boundaries to close off any possible escape routes. If you value your flower beds, keep a close
eye on them too!
Activity Level:
Very active inside the home. He is the type of dog that likes to know what's going on and will
follow you around to make sure he doesn't miss anything!
Space Needs:
Can do well in either apartment or house. A small yard is nice to have for days when walks are
not possible, and at other times to play freely and burn off some energy.
Children:
Generally considered very good with children. Loves to play games and has an instinct to chase, but these
activities should be supervised by an adult, as is the case with any dog.
Elderly:
A naturally loyal and enjoyable companion dog for the elderly, bearing in mind that grooming and regular
activity is needed.
Book Recommendations:
The Cairn: History, Training, SelectionCovers breed history and standard,
selection, maintenance, breeding, grooming, showing, as well as what to expect when living with a
Cairn. Cairn fanciers and newcomers alike, will find much information of interest.
Cairn Terriers
Get detailed advice on what to look for when purchasing a Cairn Terrier, as well as good
information on training, health care, feeding, grooming, and a lot more.
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