Cairn Terrier

The Cairn Terrier is a spunky little dog best known as "Toto" from the Wizzard of Oz. They are active and outgoing dogs that learn quickly making them great for obedience and agility. They have a thick wiry coat that needs moderate care. Cairn Terriers are wonderful family pets.

Health Tests Recommended for Cairn Terriers

If you are buying a Cairn Terrier puppy you should make sure that your breeder has tested the parents and puppy for potential congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. illnesses.  The breeder should be able to provide you with the test results for both the parents and any results for puppies being sold.   Each test has different criteria and different types of results so you may want to review the results with a veterinarian if the breeder is unable to answer your questions on the results to your satisfaction.   By taking the time to discuss testing results yo

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Common Inherited Illnesses in the Cairn Terrier

These are the most common inherited illnesses in Cairn Terriers.  Cairn Terriers can inherit other illnesses beyond these, but these are the most prevalent.  If you are thinking of breeding Cairn Terriers, please speak with your veterinarian about potential tests that should be done to avoid congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. disorders in offspring. 

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