Cairn Terrier

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

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A daily amount of 1/2 to 1 cup of high-quality dog food, split into two meals, is recommended.

The kind of food you choose to give them will make a difference to the health of your pet; the cleaner the dog food is, the more it will nourish your dog. Any diet should be adapted to the age and lifestage of the dog. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.

Cairn terriers shed very little. Still, brushing them once a week with a rubber grooming mitt or tool or a de-shedding glove will help remove dead hair and maintain its appearance.

Occasional bathing will also keep their coat shiny and clean.

Grooming them does not require much work. Clippers or a combination of clippers and stripping (a method in which the coat is thinned and shortened using a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife) can be used to trim their coat.

If your dog's nails don't wear down naturally, trim them once or twice a month to avoid painful tears and other issues.

Check their lips, ears, nose, throat, eyes, and feet for sores, rashes, or symptoms of illness such as redness, tenderness, or inflammation. Ears should have a pleasant odour and be free of wax or gunk, and eyes should be clean and free of redness or discharge.

Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he's an adult.

Cairns are active dogs and they love being busy. They enjoy having daily walks and engaging in workout routines in a large, fenced yard.

They also enjoy a good run, so a trip to an off-leash park is highly recommended. Like with any breeds, regular exercise will help ensure that they don?t become bored and destructive.

Veterinary care is essential to maintain a dog's health and well-being, and the frequency of vet visits required will depend on the individual dog.

Annual health checks are recommended to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout their different life stages.

In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature, check his heartbeat and overall health.

Cairn Terriers are a happy, alert, energetic, and outgoing breed. They make excellent mates for children because they can withstand hard play and have a wonderful sense of humour.

They are well-known for being excellent family dogs, they thrive on the energy of busy family life and blend in seamlessly with whatever is going on.

Training them can be enjoyable as they love participating and pleasing their family. The Cairn is also curious and quick to learn.

Like all terriers, he's independent, feisty and a bit stubborn. He must know who is in charge, or he will take charge. There is little this smart dog can't learn. With proper training, a Cairn can master an unlimited number of tricks and commands. However, it may be downright impossible to stop a Cairn from doing what Terriers love to do: chase (and dig and bark).

Early obedience training and socialization is essential.

Cairn Terriers can be friendly with other domestic pets. They are good at socialising with other dogs, especially if they socialised with them early on in life.

They tend to be feisty sometimes, but with the right discipline and consistent training, they can be better.