Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terrier

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The Cairn terrier a Scottish highlander dog known for hunting and chasing quarry. It is an active-playful kind of a breed that needs a daily walk in a open area preferably a fenced lawn or a yard.

Health
Personality
Lifetime Care

Breed Profile

Height

9 – 13

Inches

Weight

10 – 16

Pounds

Life Span

12 – 17

Years

Health

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Cataracts

Affects
5%
of dogs

What is it?:

It is the same as found in humans and refer to opacity in the lens of the eye. They are usually caused by genetics but can also occur after a certain age due to some diseases. They can also lead to blindness

Clinical signs

  • Confusion or clumsiness, especially in new settings

  • A change of color to the pupil, usually from black to a blue-white or cream-white color

  • A reluctance to jump onto furniture or into the car

  • Redness to the white of the eye, or around the eyelids

  • Rubbing at and scratching the eyes

  • Squinting or repeated blinking

Treatment

Treatment may require surgery. Regular prescribed eye drops may be needed in some cases if one is trying to avoid surgery.

Eligible vet bill

$3,000

Reimbursement Rate

Amount a Spot accident & illness plan could cover*

$2,700

Your Net payment

$300

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*Hypothetical reimbursement examples illustrate reimbursement of an eligible vet bill at the noted reimbursement rate, assuming the annual deductible had already been satisfied and the annual coverage limit has not yet been met. Annual deductible, co-insurance, benefit and coverage limits, and exclusions may apply. Eligibility may vary. Visit https://spotpet.com/spot-sample-policy.pdf for full terms. For Canada enrollments only, reimbursement rate is based on the pet's age.

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Luxating Patellas

Affects
7%
of dogs

What is it?:

Patellar luxation is a condition where the kneecap (patella) slips out of the groove in which it normally rides up and down. It could be slipped medially, which is towards the opposite leg, as opposed to laterally, which would be away from the dog.

Clinical signs

Skipping or hoping for a few strides while running and kicking the leg frequently to put the kneecap back in place.

Treatment

If it is a mild condition of luxating patellas, common arthritis medicine would work. But, if the problem is severe then a re-alignment surgery would be needed

Eligible vet bill

$2,500

Reimbursement Rate

Amount a Spot accident & illness plan could cover*

$2,250

Your Net payment

$250

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*Hypothetical reimbursement examples illustrate reimbursement of an eligible vet bill at the noted reimbursement rate, assuming the annual deductible had already been satisfied and the annual coverage limit has not yet been met. Annual deductible, co-insurance, benefit and coverage limits, and exclusions may apply. Eligibility may vary. Visit https://spotpet.com/spot-sample-policy.pdf for full terms. For Canada enrollments only, reimbursement rate is based on the pet's age.

Personality

Bold and Fearless

Despite its smaller stature, cairns given their hunting history are known for attacking small animals like cats and sometimes even larger dogs

Lively

Cairns are not the ones sitting around in one place. They are quite active and love to wander around, play games and be involved in activities like digging

Affectionate

Your cairn would love to play with your children and show them new tricks. It has a friendly personality so don’t worry while having a house party or a family get together

Lifetime Care

Coat

Cairn terriers have a special double coat. A harsh weather-resistant outer coat of fur coupled with a soft undercoat

Colors

You can find a cairn in black, cream, wheaten, brindle, grey, red amongst other colors

Hypoallergenic

Yes

Grooming

A basic coat care which includes brushing a couple of times a week with a good pin brush would suffice

Training

Cairns are genetically hunters which bring in a sense of independence in them. So, although very active, they may not be very easy to train

Known as a working dog, the Cairn terrier finds its origin in the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Originally, they were used by farmers to keep their land vermin free and the bold, fearless, courageous nature of the cairns just fit into the job description

Cairn Terrier Dog: Introduction to the Breed

Thinking of adding a member to your family in the form of a dog? It becomes very necessary as a pet parent to first research about the pet thoroughly before adopting as every dog has its own characteristics, needs and costs. Here are a few things you need to know about the Cairn Terrier breed.

Carin Terrier Dogs are generally:

  • Sensible and independent

  • Family and children friendly

  • Aggressive and fearless

  • Weather adaptive

  • Diggers and barkers

Cairns are best suited for –

  • First time dog owners

  • Active pet parents who like to spend a lot of time with their pet

  • Families with kids and/or other pets

What should your Cairn terrier dog eat?

As a human hunter would require a well nourished diet in order to support the energy level requirements, so does a Cairn terrier. The ideal frequency would be twice a day and the calorie requirements are about 450-550 per day. The ideal diet for them should be

  • High in protein (25% in daily diet)

  • Low in carbohydrates

  • Moderate in fats

The food list can include

What should your Cairn terrier dog NOT eat?

The items not to include in its diet include

Things to watch-out before deciding to own a Cairn terrier

Although this breed scores highly on a human-friendliness matric there might be some pointers that you might want to check-out before bringing it home to your family

  • They can be very bossy around other pets. So, don’t be surprised if you take him for a walk and there are barks at every passing dog

  • Given their hunting nature, they will chase anything that moves

  • They can be stubborn. So, it demands that you show that you are in charge at regular intervals

  • They are very possessive of their food and toys

  • They can’t be left alone in the house for a long time. If you are looking for a silent passive dog, a cairn terrier is not for you. They do not enjoy being left alone and require constant attention

Conclusion

Dream of getting yourself a lion’s cub as a pet? A cairn terrier can very well fulfill the dream of yours. Playful, affectionate, friendly and at the same time fearless and raging like a boss is all a package included in a cairn terrier. A wonderful companion for you and your kids if they like to be very active and play around all day.

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