Statistics

Size / Weight
10-11 in / 14-16 lbs

Activity Level
High

Life Span
? yrs

Character

Good with kids
Yes

Good with dogs
Yes

Good with pets
Yes

History
There is evidence that one of the oldest-known strains of Cairn, or "Short-haired Skye Terrier," as the breed was generally known at the turn of the century, was founded by Captain Martin MacLoed of Drynock, Isle of Skye. Captain MacLoed was a great Highland sportsman and an enthusiastic otter hunter. He maintained a pack of silver grey Short-haired Skye Terriers for forty years before emigrating to Canada in 1854. Mrs. Alastair Campbell and Mary Hawke were the pioneers of the Cairn Terrier as we know it today. It was their persistence that led to the Cairn Terrier being recognized by The Kennel Club in 1910. In 1933 one of the most influential and important Cairns of all time was whelped. Eng. Ch. Splinters of Twobees would go on to indelibly mark the breed. The winner of eight CCs and his prowess as a stud dog made Splinters an important contributor to setting the type we know today. Splinters can be found in the pedigrees of many of the top winning and producing dogs of today.

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