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AKC Cairn Terrier Breed Standard
Terrier Group
General Appearance
That of an active, game, hardy, small working terrier of the short-legged class; very free in its movements, strongly but not heavily built, standing well forward on its forelegs, deep in the ribs, well coupled with strong hindquarters and presenting a well-proportioned build with a medium length of back, having a hard, weather-resisting coat; head shorter and wider than any other terrier and well furnished with hair giving a general foxy expression.
Coat is hard and weather-resistant. Must be double-coated with harsh outer coat and short, soft, furry undercoat.
Color may be of any color except white. Dark ears, muzzle and tail tip are desirable.
Ideal Size involves the weight, the height at the withers and the length of body. Weight for bitches, 13 pounds; for dogs, 14 pounds. The dog must be of balanced proportions and appear neither leggy nor too low to ground; and neither too short nor too long in body. Weight and measurements are for matured dogs at two years of age. Older dogs may weigh slightly in excess and growing dogs may be under these weights and measurements.
Condition
Dogs should be shown in good hard flesh, well muscled and neither too fat or thin. Should be in full good coat with plenty of head furnishings, be clean, combed, brushed and tidied up on ears, tail, feet and general outline. Should move freely and easily on a loose lead, should not cringe on being handled, should stand up on their toes and show with marked terrier characteristics.
General Appearance
That of an active, game, hardy, small working terrier of the short-legged class; very free in its movements, strongly but not heavily built, standing well forward on its forelegs, deep in the ribs, well coupled with strong hindquarters and presenting a well-proportioned build with a medium length of back, having a hard, weather-resisting coat; head shorter and wider than any other terrier and well furnished with hair giving a general foxy expression.
Coat is hard and weather-resistant. Must be double-coated with harsh outer coat and short, soft, furry undercoat.
Color may be of any color except white. Dark ears, muzzle and tail tip are desirable.
Ideal Size involves the weight, the height at the withers and the length of body. Weight for bitches, 13 pounds; for dogs, 14 pounds. The dog must be of balanced proportions and appear neither leggy nor too low to ground; and neither too short nor too long in body. Weight and measurements are for matured dogs at two years of age. Older dogs may weigh slightly in excess and growing dogs may be under these weights and measurements.
Condition
Dogs should be shown in good hard flesh, well muscled and neither too fat or thin. Should be in full good coat with plenty of head furnishings, be clean, combed, brushed and tidied up on ears, tail, feet and general outline. Should move freely and easily on a loose lead, should not cringe on being handled, should stand up on their toes and show with marked terrier characteristics.
Cairn Terrier Club of America
The Cairn Terrier is, by definition, an "active, game, and hardy" small terrier. They are long-lived dogs, with a life span averaging 13 - 14 years of age. However, being that pure-bred dogs on the average have 3 - 5 genetic faults, the Cairn is not without its problems. http://www.cairnterrier.org/health/
Wheaten or Brindle Coated Cairn Terrier
Of course, we all know the most famous Cairn terrier example: Toto, Dorothy's faithful companion, during the movie Wizard of Oz.
