Cairn Terrier
Plucky Scottish terrier made famous as Toto in The Wizard of Oz.
The Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest working terriers of Scotland β bred to hunt vermin among the rock cairns of the Highlands. Made famous worldwide by Toto in The Wizard of Oz. Sturdy, alert, and surprisingly trainable.
Temperament
Friendly, alert, courageous, sometimes stubborn. Excellent with families. Strong prey drive.
Exercise needs
60 minutes of daily exercise plus play.
Grooming
Weather-resistant double coat. Hand-strip every 8β10 weeks; weekly brush.
Common health issues
Globoid cell leukodystrophy (DNA test). Patellar luxation. Allergies.
π Best for
Active families, country / suburban homes.
π Not best for
Households with very small pets β prey drive.
