Pure black, black and tan, and white are not permitted by many kennel clubs. While registration of white Cairns was once permitted, after 1917, the American Kennel Club required them to be registered as West Highland White Terriers. A notable characteristic of Cairns is that brindled Cairns frequently change colour throughout their lifetimes. It is not uncommon for a brindled Cairn to become progressively more black or silver as it ages. The Cairn Terrier was registered into the American Kennel Club in 1903. Cairn Terriers shed very little, but always should be hand-stripped. Using scissors or shears can ruin the dog's rugged outer coat after one grooming. Removing the dead hair in this manner allows new growth to come in. This new growth helps protect the dog from water and dirt. In the film Kingsman: The Secret Service, the character Harry Hart owned a Cairn Terrier named Mr. Pickle. In the sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Eggsy uses a similar Cairn puppy to trigger Hart's memories after he suffered amnesia.
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