One of Scotland’s first working dogs, the Cairn Terrier is a terrier breed with Scottish Highlands origins.
Appearance
The Cairn Terrier has an outer coat that can be wheaten, black, cream, red, brindled, sandy, or grey in any of these colors. This coat is tough weather resistant. Many kennel clubs do not allow dogs that are all black, all black and tan, or all white. The Cairn has two coats: a rough outer layer and a silky, dense undercoat.
Care as a Pet/ In Captivity
The Cairn is frequently thought of as a versatile little family dog because of its reputation for being strong, independent, kind, and fun-loving. Although they appreciate their humans’ company, they like to stay busy. It is inappropriate to use this little breed as a lapdog. Although your Cairn Terrier needs a lot of training and activity, grooming is very easy depending on how you like to style the coat.
Exercise
The Cairn Terrier doesn’t require a lot of exercise, but it still needs to be active on a daily basis in order to keep happy and healthy. Plan to work out for 30 to 60 minutes each day. This can be accomplished by taking multiple daily walks or playing in the backyard. Cairn Terriers enjoy playing, thus they frequently get along well with kids. Your dog can have a lot of fun playing with youngsters and engaging in other outdoor activities like digging. Consider putting a sandbox in the yard to restrict your dog’s digging if it becomes severe.
Grooming
A well-groomed Cairn appears unpretentious and unadorned, without artifice or embellishment. Although Cairn Terriers don’t shed much, they should always be hand stripped. After just one grooming, using scissors or shears might damage the dog’s tough outer coat. Pulling out the roots of the old, lifeless hair is known as hand-stripping. If done incorrectly, the dog might become uncomfortable and become reluctant to accept hand-stripping in the future. This method of removing the dull hair encourages the growth of new hair. The dog is protected from wet and filth by this new growth.
Food
Milk, pork, rice, watermelons, and turkey are among the human foods that Cairn Terriers can eat.
High-quality dog food should be given twice daily to your Cairn Terrier. Owners of this breed should watch treats and meal amounts to make sure their dog doesn’t put on too much weight because this breed is prone to canine obesity.
Your Cairn will require different nutrients at different periods of life, much like other breeds. Based on your dog’s age, weight, and level of activity, consult your veterinarian to determine the optimal nutrition strategy.
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