Cairn Terrier
Terrier Group
The Cairn Terrier was originally from Scotland. This breed typically lives 12-15 years and is generally considered a small size dog. They stand at 9-13 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 13-18 pounds.
Cairn Terrier's need roughly 60-120 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about .5-1.5 cups of food on average in a day.
Owners of the Cairn Terrier will generally describe this dog as active. They are on the easy end of the trainability spectrum and they bark frequently.
When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Cairn Terrier likes to live outside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a yard to stay physically and mentally stimulated.
💊 Common Conditions
Cataracts
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Cryptorchidism
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA)
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
The Cairn Terrier was originally from Scotland. This breed typically lives 12-15 years and is generally considered a small size dog. They stand at 9-13 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 13-18 pounds.
Cairn Terrier's need roughly 60-120 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about .5-1.5 cups of food on average in a day.
Owners of the Cairn Terrier will generally describe this dog as active. They are on the easy end of the trainability spectrum and they bark frequently.
When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Cairn Terrier likes to live outside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a yard to stay physically and mentally stimulated.