Cairn
Terriers were bred some 200 years ago on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Their
ancestors were used to hunt vermin from the rock piles, or “cairns” as the
rock piles were called, found in
the fields of their farmland. Cairn Terriers share their ancestry with the
Scottish Terrier, West Highland Terrier, and the Skye Terrier. They were a
working terrier, and were used to bolt fox, otter and weasels, kill rodents
and the like.
Cairns are alert, courageous, tenacious,
intelligent and have a sturdy body, an outer weather proof coat with a soft
under coat. With a good brushing once a week their shedding is very minimal,
they are healthy little dogs and live into their teens. The female Cairn
Terrier is about 9 1/5 inches tall and weighs around 13 pounds, while a male
Cairn Terrier is a little larger- 10 inches
tall and weighs around 14 pounds. Their bodies should be 14 to 15 inches
from the front of the chest to the back of the hindquarters.
Cairns are a very confident little dogs
with a lot of common sense, an independent nature, friendly with everyone
they come into contact with. They are adaptable to life in the city, on a
farm, or anything in between. Cairns are active and playful, happy and full of
high spirits. They have tender feelings and do not need harsh punishment at
all, just a firm loving hand and consistent behavior on their owners part.
Cairn Terriers are affectionately known as “the
best little pal in the world” and live up to their reputation.
OUR MALES
Rosco
Couldn't be sweeter. Very handsome guy.
OUR FEMALES
CH Wolfman's Sweet Victory
Sweet pretty little girl.
Westerly Char'd'Nay
Shaggy little Char, our little talker.
Westerly Spicy Claret
Clare loves the elements, one spunky girl.
High Meadows Auntie Em
Emma is our pretty young pup from Char/Rosco
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