Cairn Terrier

Origin

United Kingdom

Attractive to:

A terrier enthusiast, who digs determined diggers and likes the Wizard of Oz.

Not the best for:

Keen gardeners. Cairns will need a dedicated area where they can dig to their paws' content – otherwise, your lawn and prize begonias will be in peril!

Aliases:

Cairn

Cross between:

None

Size:

Small
Small enough to carry when necessary.

Exercise Needs:

Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.

Coat:

Spikey
If not hand stripped will go fluffy. If you don't pluck their fur in the old fashioned way they transform from spikey to soft.

Shedding:

Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!

Life expectancy:

14 years

Good first dog?:

Maybe