WITHIN a small compass, the Cairn Terrier has all the fire and dash of the Terrier tribe Active and game, strong and compactly built, the little fellow seems ready for any work that he may be asked to do. The chief danger is that they may be got too toyish, although the very little ones are plentifully endowedwith courage. One that does not weigh more than 9 lb. has received a working Certificate from the Master of the North Warwickshire Hounds. One day, when out cubbing, she bolted a fox and a huge badger as well.
Although they were not shown before 1909'they are now among the most popular of the Terriers, sometimes contributing the biggest entry. Probably these are the aboriginal Terriers of Scotland, from specimens of which the Scottish Terrier was fashioned, but the modern CairnTerrier is entirely dissimilar from the Scottie. His head is smallish and fox-like in general shape.
The Cairn Terrier erect ears are small and pointed and not set very closely together. The tail is carried gaily, but should not curl over the back. Legs of medium length and not too heavy in bone. The coat is hard but not coarse, and there is a thick undercoat. The body is compact and straight, with well-sprung ribs. The Cairn Terrier colours are various, from brindle, grey-brindle, grey, fawn or black. There has been a certain amount of inter-breeding with West Highland White Terriers, but this practice is no longer allowed.
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