Small Terrier Group

Cairn Terrier

Also called Cairn

Great with kids
Barks a lot

The Cairn Terrier is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in Scotland for hunting small game. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.

Weight: 13–15 lb (6–7 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 9–10 in (24–25 cm)
Life span: 14–16 years
Exercise: About 45 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Double
Origin: Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
Barking: Barks often
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Bold Curious Independent Intelligent Spirited

Coat colours

Black brindle, brindle, cream, gray, red, silver and wheaten

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	13 lb (6 kg)	13–15 lb (6–7 kg)
Height	10 in (25 cm)	9 in (24 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)