Keeping the Cairn Terrier coat in its original state will prevent possible skin irritations. As dead hair is removed by stripping the coat, new growth comes in, and the skin and coat remain healthy. Clipper-cutting a Cairn might destroy the protective wire coat unique to this breed. These dogs are generally healthy and live on average about 12 to 17 years. These dogs are generally healthy and live on average about 12 to 17 years. Cairn Terriers shed very little, but always should be hand-stripped. The Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest terrier breeds, originating in the Scottish Highlands and recognized as one of Scotland's earliest working dogs.
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