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Before you purchase a Cairn Terrier, you need to be positive you understand what you are taking on.

Originally bred in Scotland, the Cairn terrier is the smallest of all terrier breeds. However, you shouldn’t let the size deceive you. The Cairn terrier was originally bred because of its working capability. Do you know what that means?

A Cairn terrier has stacks of energy to spare. They can benefit a lot from invigorating daily walks. Their high energy levels also means that they are not suitable for apartments or condos. If you live in such a home, then a Cairn terrier would not be the right dog for you.

Their energy may also expose them to dangerous situations. This is why you have to ensure that a Cairn terrier keep to one area. Their inherent tendency tell them to dig and run and these actions may lead to misadventure if an eye is not kept on them.

But there are, plenty positive things that can be said about a Cairn terrier pet dog’s energy. For sure, it makes the dog lots of fun to play with. A Cairn terrier can play for a long time, giving you the camaraderie that you need. Another plus with all that energy is the fact that this abundance of energy can be channeled into good aspirations. The naturally inquisitive and is always enthusiastic to be part of a new escapade. This means that a cairn terrier pet can be taught some tricks and they thrive in obedience training.

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