Cairn Terrier

Alias Shorthair Skye Terrier, Cairn Terrier, originated from England, belongs to the smallest breed of working terrier, this dog name is taken from the meaning of stone pile, Cairn Terrier that is good at tracking those in the stone pile of mice, foxes, and sometimes chasing fierce European cats. The Cairn Terrier has a broad skull with a well-defined brow that is connected to a strong muzzle. The ears are small and erect, with a wide spacing between them. The eyes are sunken, widely spaced and dark brown. There is a very distinct depression between the eyes. The nose is black. The teeth are large and cannot be a protruding upper jaw bite or a protruding lower jaw bite.

Small stature, strong. Strong, with a thick chest and horizontal back. Coat is adaptable to any climate, covered with soft undercoat of red, gray, cream, mustard or almost black. The nose, mouth and ears are dark. The limbs are medium in length, with strong bones, strong muscular thighs, straight limbs, larger forefeet than the hind feet, slightly outward facing, and fleshy toes behind. The tail is properly proportioned to the head, with a large amount of long hair, but no trimmed hairs. The tail is held cheerfully, but not curled on the back. The tail root is positioned flush with the plane of the back.

Gait: Easy, effortless, requiring only a slight tug, no manipulation. Stands on his toes, showing the characteristic expression of a terrier dog. The Cairn Terrier is very popular, warm and loyal to its owner, making it both an excellent working terrier and an ideal family companion, and should be trimmed regularly as its natural coat tends to be messy and affects its appearance.

The Cairn Terrier is very loyal and can sometimes be jealous of petting. Therefore better suited for families with older children, some of whom are noisier. Heat and cold tolerant, they make excellent guard dogs. The Cairn Terrier is intelligent and devout and is favored as an excellent family pet.