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a dog sitting in the grass with text overlaying how big do carn terriers get?

How big do Cairn Terriers get? Breed standards dictate that Cairn Terriers should be 13 – 14 pounds, reach a height of 9 ½ – 10 inches and measure 15 inches from the chest to rump. Full height is usually reached by 10 – 12 months but filling out may continue for several more months.

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The Cairn Terrier comes in a variety of colors. All are attractive, and you will love your Cairn Terrier whatever color he turns out to be. It can be difficult if not impossible to predict adult color based on the puppy coat. Color changes in many Cairn Terriers continue for years, most brindles eventually becoming very dark, bordering on black. Some wheatens and reds also darken while others may remain light.

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Cairn Terriers are small, scrappy, fun-loving little dogs that make great pets. In fact, The Cairn Terrier Club in the UK calls them “the best little pal in

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West Highland Terrier vs. Cairn Terrier (What’s the Difference?)

Two breeds that often top the list for potential terrier owners are the West Highland White Terrier, or ‘Westie’, and the Cairn Terrier. At a glance, these Scottish breeds seem quite alike – and they are. But, do they merely share a common heritage and distinctive ‘terrier-ness’, or are they more similar than we think?

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The Cairn Terrier is a small but sturdy terrier breed, known for its courageous and alert nature. Originally bred to hunt rodents and other small animals in the Scottish Highlands, Cairn Terriers have a strong prey drive and a tenacious spirit. Cairn Terriers are perhaps best known for their role as Toto in the classic film “The Wizard of Oz,” showcasing their adorable appearance and loyal nature.

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The history of the evolution of dog training methods goes back to the early 1900’s. Pavlov set a foundation for the understanding of animal behaviour with his experiments that showed animals could make a link between a neutral stimulus and something desirable (operant conditioning). A short time later Thorndike pioneered motivational education and positive reinforcement.

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