Cairn Terrier
Terrier group · Small size · From Scotland
An alert, cheerful, busy little Scottish ratter — Toto from The Wizard of Oz, the 'small dog with big heart'.
AlertCheerfulBusy
Lifespan
13–15 years
Weight (M)
14 lbs
Height (M)
10"
Coat
wirehaired
Ad slot · breed-mid
Trait ratings
Energy
High
Trainability
Moderate
Intelligence
High
Exercise needs
Moderate
Shedding
Lower = less hair
Very Low
Grooming effort
Moderate
Drooling
Very Low
Barking
High
Good with kids
Very High
Good with dogs
Moderate
Good with strangers
High
Protectiveness
Moderate
Adaptability
Apartment / new environments
Very High
Common health issues
- • Patellar luxation
- • Eye disorders
- • Hypothyroidism
Health varies between individual dogs. Always ask breeders for OFA / health-test paperwork.
Ad slot · breed-bottom
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