Cairn Terrier - Terrier Group

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The Cairn Terrier originated in the Western Isles of Scotland, where, for centuries, he has been used as a working terrier, and was formerly known as the "Short-haired Skye Terrier." One of the most popular Cairns was Toto from "The Wizard of Oz" whose real name was Terry, and he was a she. The Cairn Terrier is an alert, intelligent, active and long-lived dog. The Cairn Terrier has a working background and they like to dig. Farms with several Cairns were free of rats, mice, moles, and other burrowing animals.