Terriers which can become lovable or annoying. (Cairn Terriers)

Member Name: LoolooMe

Product:	Cairn Terriers
Date:	10/07/09 (8 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Stong, loyal, intellegent.

Disadvantages: Aggressive behaviour towards other dogs.

Below is my review of the Cairn Terrier as I have experienced it. Note that although a breed of dog offers a personality preference then the raising of a dog which truly makes the dog's personality. It's not the breed of dog which makes a dangerous dog, it's the owners fault.

Size: Small (up to 30cm). Their size means that they make great lap dogs and are very easy to move around. Their size does not mean that they do not require a lot of exercise as they do.

Life Span: Greater than 10 years (These are tough little dogs).

General Personality: Strong Willed, Loyal (it is not unusual for them to follow you around all day), Adventurous (So make sure you have a secure garden), and most importantly for myself intelligent (Which means they will need lots of mental stimulation). They are also a terrier so will dig up your garden.

Recommended for: People who have owned dogs before. People without small or young children. People who have the time and patients to discipline a strong willed very adorable dog. If you think telling off a dog which has big brown puppy dog eyes is easy then think again.

Personal comment: I think that these are lovely little dogs who with the right owner will become a faithful part of the family. However with the wrong owner they will annoy you with their constant escaping and their attitude towards other dogs (It's a terrier so expect territorial tendencies even on a walk). They are great pack dogs as well which adds to their aggressive attitude to other dogs.

Summary: If you know what you're doing then by all means get one and you won't regret it.