Cairn Terrier
Weight
6-8 kg
Height
28-31 cm shoulder height
Lifespan
13-15 years
The Cairn Terrier is a small dog with great individuality — curious, confident and always looking for adventure. He is affectionate on his own terms: he likes you, but he also has his own plans. Cheerful, sturdy and without even a grain of awareness of his small size.
Character & traits
Energy
4
Affection
4
Playfulness
5
Watchfulness
4
With children
4
With other dogs
3
With strangers
3
Trainability
3
For beginners
3
Shedding
1
Drooling
1
Practical
- Exercise per day
- about 1 hour
- Max alone
- 4 hours
- Garden needed
- No
- Apartment
- Less suitable
- Insurance
- $35–$55/mo
- Food
- $30–$45/mo
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Accessories
Sturdy harness
High-energy dogs pull more. A good harness gives you control without pressure on the throat.
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Grooming
Nail clipper
Not much coat to brush, but nails keep growing. Clip them every 2-3 weeks.
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