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Cairn Terrier
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The Cairn Terrier is a terrier breed originating in the Scottish Highlands and recognised as one of Scotland's earliest working dogs.
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A 2015 French study found a life expectancy of 13.42 years. A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 14 years for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for crossbreeds. Some of the more common hereditary health problems found in the Cairn are: Bronchoesophageal fistula Cataracts Corneal dystrophy Craniomandibular osteopathy (lion jaw) Diabetes mellitus Entropion Hip dysplasia Hypothyroidism Krabbe disease (globoid cell leukodystrophy) Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease Lens luxation Luxating patella Ocular melanosis Portosystemic shunt Progressive retinal atrophy Soft-tissue
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The Cairn Terrier has a harsh, weather-resistant outer coat that can be black, cream, wheaten, red, sandy, gray, or brindled. Pure black, black and tan, and white are not permitted by many kennel clubs. A notable characteristic of Cairns is that brindled Cairns frequently change colour throughout their lifetimes. It is not uncommon for a brindled Cairn to become progressively more black or silver as it ages. The Cairn is double-coated, with a soft, dense undercoat and a harsh outer coat. A well-groomed Cairn has a rough-and-ready appearance. Cairn Terriers tend to look similar to Norwich Terri
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Cairn Terriers originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Prior to 1873, terriers in Scotland were collectively referred to as 'Scottish Terriers'. In the early days of the breed's establishment, the name 'short haired Skye Terrier' was used. After concerns raised by the Skye Terrier Club, the name 'Cairn Terrier' was given to the breed instead. The name 'Cairn Terrier' comes from cairns, where the terriers often flushed out vermin. The Cairn Terrier was registered into the American Kennel Club in 1903. [ citation needed ] The Kennel Club of the United Kingdom gave the Cairn Te