Cairn Terrier

Plucky Scottish terrier made famous as Toto in The Wizard of Oz.

GroupTerrier
OriginScotland
Weight6–7 kg
Height23–25 cm
Lifespan13–15 years
Energy level
Trainability
Grooming needs
Good with kids
Good with other pets
Hypoallergenic
Watchdog instinct
Novice-owner OK

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 8–10 weeks; weekly brush.

Common health issues

Globoid cell leukodystrophy (DNA test). Patellar luxation. Allergies.

πŸ‘ Best for

Active families, country / suburban homes.

πŸ‘Ž Not best for

Households with very small pets β€” prey drive.

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