Cairns are prone to getting fat, so keeping a close watch on their weight is a must. And, as with people, proper daily exercise the key to maintaining the proper weight in your Cairn. Return to Table of Contents Summary Obviously, if you've read this far, you must agree with me that Cairn Terriers are the handsomest, best dogs out there. Most people who have owned a Cairn never want another kind of dog. On that note, let me put in a plug for Cairn Breed rescue.
Cairns are pretty near ideal candidates for adoption, even as adults.
They quickly become acclimated to a new home and family, as long as there is adequate attention. My current Cairn Terrier is a rescue dog. Adopting her is one of the smarter things I've done in my life. I can be reached via email for a local contact of breed rescue, or the national address is listed below. They do have a distinctive bark, which of course, is not the deep voice of a large dog, and no one is going to mistake the bark of a Cairn for the bark of a Mastiff.