The Cairn Terrier is one of the old terrier breeds of Scotland. Allegedly, he has been highly appreciated as early as in the middle ages. He originated in the Western Highlands having rocky and stony coasts where he was living as a fox and otter hunter. Also, he was keeping his owner’s premises free from mice, rats, and other rodents or was scouring the Scottish heathlands with a varminty expression in his foxy face. The word "Cairn" is derived from the Gaelic word "Carn" meaning heap of stones, rocky pile. There couldn’t have been any other name fitting so well to this small, sturdy, agile, and quick terrier.
It was not before the beginning of the 20th century that the Cairn has crossed the Scottish borders. But he then, within short, conquered the dog lovers. The Cairn Terrier is the most common terrier breed in England. In Germany, he is enjoying constantly growing popularity.
Cairn Bries
Cairn Bries

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His constantly growing popularity is due to the following advantages:
  • he is extraordinarily adaptable and uncomplicated


  • he can be kept without problems in an apartment because of his size

  • he is the best dog for children you may think of
  • willing and ready for any play without spreading nervousness as a result of his vivacity. But in the same way as he adapts himself to a family with children, he will also be a calm companion for elderly persons

  • the Cairn is particularly fond of walking, he will untiringly accompany his owner at every step. This is a property inherited from his ancestors.
 

The Cairn Terrier is a breed that does not require much grooming and comes up to all the expectations placed in it.
He has preserved his good properties and each person having ever owned this little dog will praise this.

Once a Cairn means a Cairn for life

Cairn Bries
Cairn Bries
Cairn Bries
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2 years


Growing up from a small Cairn to an adult Cairn

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