1) Dog breed 2) Small rough-haired dog
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The Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest of the terrier breeds, originating in the Scottish Highlands and recognized as one of Scotland`s earliest working dogs. The breed is commonly used for hunting and burrowing prey among the cairns. Although the breed had existed long before, the name Cairn Terrier was a compromise suggestion after the breed wa....
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working terrier breed developed in Scotland to rout vermin from cairns (rock piles). The modern breed`s characteristics are carefully patterned on ...
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The Cairn Terrier is a Scottish breed of small dog originating before the 17th century. The breed evolved in the west of Scotland and on the Isle of Skye and were first exhibited in 1909 when they were described as short-haired Skye Terriers, however breeders of Skye Terriers objected to the name and the present name was adopted. In 1913 the breed ...
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A small dog of a breed developed in Scotland, having a broad head and a rough shaggy coat.
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