What is a cairn terrier?
The Caian Terrier has no distinct indentations between its eyes, medium length forelegs, small and pointed ears, front feet larger than hind feet, snout powerful but not very large, upper coat thick and thick of the undercoat.
What does cairn terrier look like?
head
: The skull is broad, the brows are well angled and connected to the strong muzzle.
Ear
: Small and erect, with wide distance between the ears.
Eye
: Sunken, the eyes are widely spaced, dark brown. There is a clear sunken between the eyes.
nose
:black.
Chin: The teeth are large and cannot be an overbite or underbite.
Body
: Small build, strong. Strong, with thick chest and level back.
coat
: Top coat adaptable to any climate, covered with soft undercoat, red, gray, cream, mustard or nearly black. Muzzle and ears are darker.
limbs
: Medium length, strong bones, strong thighs, straight limbs.
foot
: The forefoot is larger than the hindfoot, facing slightly outwards, behind the fleshy toes.
tail
: Proportionate to head, well-haired but not feathered. Tail carried cheerfully but not curled over the back. The base of the tail is flush with the dorsal plane.
height
: 28~31cm
ideal weight
: 6~7.5kg
Gait: Easy, effortless, requires only a little traction, no manipulation. Stands on tiptoe with a terrier-specific expression.
cairn terrier living habits
Very loyal, sometimes jealous. So it’s more suitable for families with older children, some of which are louder. Heat-resistant and cold-resistant, it is an excellent guard dog. Intelligent and religious, Cairn Terriers are favored as excellent family pets. Playful, intelligent, loyal, lively, and friendly, the Cairn Terrier is the ideal family dog; it is also a strong, active, playful, brave, short-legged small terrier. Flexible in movement, strong but not bulky, leaning forward when standing. Deep chest, strong and well symmetrical hind legs and rump and proportionately medium back, hard, hardy coat. The head is shorter and wider than other terriers, and is covered in thick fur giving it a fox-like appearance.
cairn terrier rearing
When the cian terrier comes back from playing outside, or is full to sleep, the owner can lead it to the door of the dog house. While pushing it in with your hand, give the command in your idiom, such as “go home” or “go home”. If the cian terrier puppy obeys the command and goes to sleep, it can be praised softly and rubbed on the neck. But don’t use food as a reward, because if there is something to eat, the puppy will not want to sleep! If the puppy doesn’t obey the command, you can aggravate the tone appropriately, and force the puppy into the dog house with your hands, and the owner will wait beside the dog house for a while, Until the cian terrier puppy falls asleep.
Usually, if the dog is found sleeping elsewhere, the owner can immediately issue an order to let the dog go back to the dog house. After training in this way for a period of time, the dog will form a conditioned reflex. As soon as he wants to sleep, he will consciously enter the dog house. Even if he does not sleep, as long as the owner gives the “go home” password, the Caian terrier will immediately get into the dog house and stay still. In addition, pay attention to keeping the dog house clean and disinfected so that the dog has a clean and comfortable home.
