Show Group :	Terrier
Country of Origin :	Scotland
Appearance :	Well-kept scruffy look.
Life Span :	12 to 14 years.
Colour :	Almost any colour, except white or solid black. Dark points on ears, muzzle, and tail are desirable.
Size :	about 28 cm (11 in) high at the withers, 35 cm (14 in) body length - weighing about 6.5 kg (14 lb) - females slightly smaller than males.
Coat Type :	Harsh, weatherproof outercoat with a short, soft undercoat.
Grooming :	Low maintenance coat, but does require hand-stripping several times a year. (see grooming page for more details)
Intelligence :	High
Temperament :	Good natured dog with an excellent temperament.
Character :	Fearless, affectionate, energetic, and loyal.
Trainability :	Easily to train - positive, bribery oriented methods work well.
In the Garden :	Born diggers.
In Public :	Always keep on a lead - they will follow a scent anywhere, anytime.
With Children :	Very trustworthy with children.
With Strangers :	The watchdog instinct is still there, and they make good doorbells (although they are not yappie).
Today, the Cairn Terrier is more of a companion animal. Like all terriers, they are frisky and independent bundles of energy. They are long lived dogs with few health problems, and many live well into their late teens. They are also quite sturdy, and are much tougher than their small size suggests. The most famous Cairn is Toto from the movie The Wizard of Oz.