Cairn Terrier
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Dog Breed's Main Info
The Breed's History:
Cairn originated in the Highlands of Scotland and the Isle of Skye, initially grouped in the "Skye Terrier" class alongside the Scottish and West Highland White Terriers.
In the early 1900s, the three breeds began to be bred separately.
Country of Origin:
Scotland
Breed Group:
Terrier
Height:
9 inches to 10 inches (22,86 to 25,4 cm)
Weight:
13 to 14 pounds (5,89 to 6,35 Kg)
Life Span:
12 to 15 years
Potential Health Issues:
Craniomandibular Osteopathy,
Cryptorchidism,
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy,
Hypothyroidism,
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease,
Patellar Luxation
Ocular Melanosis/Secondary Glaucoma,
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
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