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Cairn Terrier Dog Breed Temperament, Health Issues, Grooming and Living Conditions

  • 01/11/2010

Temperament: The Cairn Terrier is an alert happy dog that shows great loyalty, cheerfulness, love agility, friendliness and curiosity. This dog loves to play with children and can play for hours given the chance. With good leadership, this dog will listen to commands, but shows little interest in having a meek owner, allowing its own strong mindedness to rule. With good leadership, mental and physical exercise this dog can be easygoing.

This breed needs firm, but not harsh leadership and discipline. Without this, the dog can become very destructive and often obsessive in their barking. They are known to chase small animals such as rabbits and can be a handful when off the lead. It is not a good idea to allow this breed of dog to develop small dog syndrome, this is where they believe they are better than the human owner and decide to rule the home. This can lead to stubbornness, excessive growling, and separation anxiety. With the right leadership, this can be a fun loving bright and intelligent dog.

Health issues: The Cairn Terrier dog has little wrong regarding health issues other than it can gain weight easily and so monitoring is required. This breed can be allergic to fleas so it is best to regular prevent fleas with a recommended flea product is always a good option.

Grooming: This breeds' shaggy look can appear natural, but requires high maintenance to gain the required look. Without good grooming their coats soon becomes a matted mess. The Cairn Terrier dog needs brushing daily paying attention to the soft undercoat with gentleness. This breed can have a bath once monthly and a good idea is to brush the coat while it dries to prevent matting. This breed is a low shedder.

Living conditions: Providing adequate exercise needs are met, this dog is suitable for apartment living.

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