Cairn Terrier Standard
The Illustrated Cairn Terrier Standard can be downloaded here.
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Group:
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Group 2 (Terriers)
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General Appearance:
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Agile, alert, of workmanlike, natural appearance. Standing well forward on forepaws. Strong quarters. Deep in rib, very free in movement. Weather-resistant coat.
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Characteristics:
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Should impress as being active, game and hardy.
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Temperament:
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Fearless and gay disposition; assertive but not aggressive.
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Head And Skull:
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Head small, but in proportion to body. Skull broad; a decided indentation between the eyes with a definite stop. Muzzle powerful, jaw strong but not long or heavy. Nose black. Head well furnished.
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Eyes:
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Wide apart, medium in size, dark hazel. Slightly sunk with shaggy eyebrows.
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Ears:
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Small, pointed, well carried and erect, not too closely set nor heavily coated.
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Mouth:
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Large teeth. Jaws strong with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
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Neck:
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Well set on, not short.
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Forequarters:
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Sloping shoulders, medium length of leg, good but not too heavy bone. Forelegs never out at elbow. Legs covered with harsh hair.
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Body:
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Back level, medium length. Well sprung deep ribs; strong supple loin.
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Hindquarters:
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Very strong muscular thighs. Good, but not excessive, bend of stifle. Hocks well let down, inclining neither in nor out when viewed from the rear.
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Feet:
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Forefeet, larger than hind, may be slightly turned out. Pads thick and strong. Thin, narrow or spreading feet and long nails objectionable.
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Tail:
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Short, balanced, well furnished with hair but not feathery. Neither high nor low set, carried gaily but not turned down towards back.
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Gait/Movement:
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Very free-flowing stride. Forelegs reaching well forward. Hindlegs giving strong propulsion. Hocks neither too close nor too wide.
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Coat:
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Very important. Weather-resistant. Must be double-coated, with profuse, harsh, but not coarse, outer coat; undercoat short, soft and close. Open coats objectionable. Slight wave permissible.
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Colour:
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Cream, wheaten, red, grey or nearly black. Brindling in all these colours acceptable. Not solid black, or white, or black and tan. Dark points, such as ears and muzzle, very typical.
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Sizes:
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Height: approx. 28-31 cms (11-12 ins) at withers, but in proportion to weight.
Weight: ideally 6-7.5 kg (14-16 lbs). |
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Faults:
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Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
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Notes:
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Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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