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Cairn Terriers’ personalities are ten times bigger than their ten-pound bodies. These pups are adoring and loyal, but they also get stubborn and aggressive if they don’t have a leader. Cairns need attention and exercise to stay healthy and happy, and if you aren’t doing what they want, they won’t be afraid to speak up. Full-grown, they typically weigh 13-14 pounds and stand 9-10 inches tall.

Cairn Terriers are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Cairn Terriers are loyal dogs that are great with families and are happy inside or outside. They love playing with kids but are sensitive to roughhousing, so keep an eye on them around small children. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Cairn Terriers have an insatiable appetite for activity. They need walks or runs every day and lots of playtime to keep them calm. These dogs play rough though, so keep an eye on them around other dogs and kids. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Cairn Terriers have a weatherproof coat with two layers. Their undercoats are soft and fluffy, but their overcoats are rough and wiry. This breed comes in almost any color except white. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Cairn Terriers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Cairn Terriers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Cairn Terriers are loyal dogs that are great with families and are happy inside or outside. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.