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| Name: |
Cairn_Terrier |
| Average Maximum Height: |
9-10in |
| Average Maximum Weight: |
13-14lb |
| Colors: |
red, brindle, sand, blackish, and various shades, Must be double-coated with profuse harsh outer coat and short, soft, close furry undercoat. |
| Coat: |
That shaggy "natural" looking coat has both Hard and long outer coat, very soft undercoat, and is weather resistant |
| Grooming Required: |
Minimal |
| Good with Children: |
Yes |
| Good with Pets: |
Yes |
| Best Kept: |
Indoors |
Activity Level
(1 low; 10 high): |
4 |
| Trainability: |
Medium |
| Originates From: |
Great Britain |
| Origin Date: |
Middle Age |
| Original Use: |
Fox Hunting, ratting |
| Current Use: |
Companion |
| Life Expectancy: |
14 Yrs |
| AKC Recognition: |
Yes |
| Year Recognized: |
1913 |
| Class: |
Terrier |
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Common Traits |
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Allergies (fleas), and tends to gain weight easily so should not be overfed. |
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History |
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The Cairn is one of Scotland's original terriers. The Cairn Terrier earned their keep routing vermin from the rock piles (called cairns) commonly found on Scottish farmland. Some of the dogs talents are hunting, tracking, watchdogging, competitive obedience, and performing various tricks. These dogs are best known as "Toto" in the film "the Wizard of OZ."
This dog, known since 1500, was first publicly presented in 1909 and became popular after 1930. The Cairn is one of Scotland's original Terriers, probably a contributor to today's Scottish, West Highland White and Skye Terrier breeds. |
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Miscellaneous |
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Litter Size: 3-5
Terry, the dog who played Toto in the 1939 screen adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, was a Cairn Terrier. Due to the identification of the State of Kansas with the original story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a resident of Wichita, Kansas, has begun a drive to make the Cairn Terrier the official dog of the State of Kansas. [1] In addition to the Wizard of Oz, Cairn terriers have also appeared in these movies:
Bright Eyes, 1934
Calling Philo Vance 1940 (Terry)
Reap the Wild Wind, 1942
George Washington Slept Here, 1942 (Terry)
The Uninvited, 1944
Without Love, 1945
The Valley of Decision, 1945
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, 1947
Saturn 3, 1980
Hocus Pocus, 1993
Twister, 1996
Dunston Checks In, 1996
Portrait of a Lady, 1996
My Summer Vacation, 1996
Lost and Found, 1999
Recognition - CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR |
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