Cairn Terrier
Scotland · 11–12 in tall · 13–17 lb · medium wiry coat
Next to the average dog it is not for small children, strong-willed, vocal, and dry-mouthed. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise and sheds very little.
Find out if a Cairn Terrier suits youA good fit if…
- you would rather not vacuum daily
Think twice if…
- you share walls with neighbours
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Cairn Terrier is a terrier breed originating in the Scottish Highlands and recognised as one of Scotland's earliest working dogs. The name "Cairn Terrier" was a compromise suggestion when the breed was brought to official shows in the United Kingdom in 1909, initially under the name "Short-haired Skye terrier". This name was not accepted by the Kennel Club when faced with opposition from breeders of the Skye Terrier. The alternative name Cairn Terrier was adopted.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
