Pets Australia — October-November 2017

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PETS | Creature feature

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Toto from The Wizard of Oz is probably the

best-remembered Cairn Terrier of today’s

popular culture. Rest assured, Dorothy’s

fearless and mischievous on-screen sidekick

is just as memorable off -screen.

These fl uff y, feisty terriers were originally

bred to hunt in the rocky outcrops of the

Scottish highlands and western islands,

particularly on Scotland’s Isle of Skye.

Many believe the Cairn Terrier is the oldest

purebred British dog, even older than the

Scottish Terrier. At the turn of the century,

the Cairn was also known as the Short-Haired

or Prick-Eared Skye Terrier.

WELL-ESTABLISHED IN OZ

The Cairn Terrier has been in Australia since

approximately 1930. John Bartram of the

Cairn Terrier Club of NSW recommends this

well-established breed to most people, but

he off ers words of caution if your energy

levels are low or if you are elderly.

“A young energetic puppy might not be

A fearless and

energetic breed, the

Cairn Terrier is a fun

family dog. By Mei

Yen Chua.

The Cairn Terrier is an adaptable breed

of dog with a fun-loving personality.

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