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CAIRN TERRIER
Terrier Group
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Copyright 1992, United Kennel Club, Inc.
Revised April 15, 2007



History

    The Cairn Terrier was developed in Scotland to hunt otter, fox and other vermin along the shoreline. The Scottish, West Highland White and Cairn terriers were developed from the same stock, first called Scotch terriers and later Skye terriers. The three were often found in the same litter, distinguished only by color. The Cairn first competed for challenge certificates in England in 1912.

    The Cairn Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1959.

General Appearance
    A small working terrier, agile and alert, with a shaggy, weather resistant coat and a natural appearance.

Characteristics
    Active and game, with a fearless, gay but not aggressive disposition.

Head
    The head is shorter and wider than on any of the other terriers, and well furnished with hair, giving the dog a somewhat foxy expression.

    SKULL - Is broad in proportion to its length and there is a decided stop.

    MUZZLE - Powerful, with strong jaws, but they are not long or heavy.

    TEETH - A full complement of strong, large, white teeth meet in a scissors bite.

    EYES - Set wide apart and fairly deep, medium in size, dark hazel in color. Shaggy eyebrows.

    NOSE - Black.

    EARS - Small and pointed, well carried and erect. Not too closely set nor heavily furnished.

Neck
    Well set on, not short.

Forequarters
    Sloping shoulders.

    FORELEGS - Medium length of leg with good, but not too heavy bone. Forelegs never out at the elbows. Legs perfectly straight, but feet may turn slightly out. Covered with harsh hair.

Body
    The back is level, of medium length, and ribs are well sprung and deep. Strong, supple loin.

Hindquarters
    HIND LEGS - Very strong and muscular thighs. Good, but not excessive bend of stifle. Hocks well let down, inclining neither in nor out when viewed from the rear.

Feet
    Thick, strong pads. Forefeet larger than hind feet. Thin or splayed feet are objectionable.

Tail
    Short, in balance with the head, well furnished with hair, but not feathery. Neither high nor low set, carried gaily, but not curled over back.

Coat
    Very important. Weather resistant. Must be double coated with profuse, harsh, but not coarse, outer coat; undercoat short, soft and close. A slight wave is permissible. Open coats are objectionable.

Color
    Cream, wheaten, red, gray or nearly black. Brindling in these colors acceptable. Dark ears, muzzle and tail tip are typical.

Height & Weight
    Height: 11 to 12 inches in height
    Weight: 14 to 16 pounds in weight.

Gait
    Free flowing, with good reach and drive.

Disqualifications
    Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Albinism.

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