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Mini Cairn Pin |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Great Britain <> Germany -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Mini Cairn Pin |
| The Mini Cairn Pin is a specific crossbreed. Its parent breeds are the Cairn Terrier and the Miniature Pinscher. It likes to bark, dig and hunt, but can be properly socialized so that it doesn't misbehave very often. He can be prone to separation anxiety, so he's not a good choice for people who are often away from home. He's fearless and often forgets he's a small dog. He's best suited to families who don't have very small children, as too much roughhousing can hurt him. He's curious and energetic. He may not get on well with cats, remember, he's a hunter at heart. |
History of the Mini Cairn Pin |
| The Mini Cairn Pin is a relatively rare hybrid dog. There isn't much information available about the breed's origins. To understand the Mini Cairn Pin's origins, it will be useful to know a little more about its parent breeds and their history. |
A little of the Cairn Terrier |
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| The Cairn Terrier has its origins on the Isle of Skye. Captain Martin MacLeod is said to have developed the breed at least 200 years ago. Originally, the Cairn was grouped with all Scottish Terriers and labeled Scotch Terriers. In fact, all varieties of Scottish Terrier were possible within a given litter. The only distinguishing factor was the dog's color. The Cairn Terrier was designated its own breed in 1912. Its name referred to the piles of stones left at Scottish burial sites, and the rats or mice that the Cairn was famous for hunting often hid in these stones. A year later, Mrs Henry Price and Mrs Byron Rodgers brought the first Cairn to the USA. | ||
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| Standard of the Cairn Terrier | ||
A little of the Miniature Pinscher |
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| The Miniature Pinscher has its origins in Germany. It was bred to kill rats on farms and in farmers' homes. While many mistakenly believe that the Mini Pin is a smaller version of the Dobermann, it is in fact a distinct breed in its own right. After the First World War, the Mini Pin became a very popular dog in Germany. The first Mini Pins were imported to the United States in 1919. | ||
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| Standard of the Miniature Pinscher |
Appearance of the Mini Cairn Pin |
| The Mini Cairn Pin will be a small dog, weighing no more than 6.5 kilos at maturity. The texture of its coat really depends on the dominant parent breed. He may have a short, smooth coat like the parent breed Mini Pin, or he may have the longer, wavy coat of his parent breed Cairn Terrier. Color is also something that will vary. It can be light beige, brown, red, fawn or black. It can also be a light rust color. Again, it all depends on the dominant parental breed. Its head will probably be smaller than average, and it will have a short tail coming straight out of its body. |
Temperament of the Mini Cairn Pin |
| The Mini Cairn Pin is a gentle, affectionate little dog. It is fairly easy to train and is considered a good dog for new dog owners. However, owners should bear in mind that on occasion, the Mini Cairn Pin can be a little stubborn. He's wonderful with family members of all ages. Early socialization is recommended so that he knows how to behave with children, strangers and other pets. He's often quite curious, and you may spend a lot of time laughing at his frolics. He can also be sensitive to your moods, so if he can sense that you're not happy with him, he'll get angry too. He's been known to greet people at the door with you, and he'll certainly let you know if something's wrong in the house. All in all, the Mini Cairn Pin is a good choice for anyone looking for a gentle, loyal companion. |
Needs and activities of the Mini Cairn Pin |
| The Mini Cairn Pin is a fairly active dog. He loves to take every step you take, but at the same time, if you're relaxing on the sofa, the Mini Cairn Pin is usually sitting on your lap too. However, keep in mind that he needs proper exercise to avoid boredom and stay healthy. He can enjoy a trip to the dog park where he can play freely with you and other puppies. He may also enjoy accompanying you on short, brisk walks a few times a day. He's also capable of a long daily walk of around thirty minutes. He makes an excellent apartment dweller, but is equally happy in a house with a large yard. The key is to provide him with the right amount of daily exercise. |
Maintenance of the Mini Cairn Pin |
| The Mini Cairn Pin will require some grooming, but not much. It will probably have short, wavy hair. He may shed a lot, a trait he may inherit from the parent breed Mini Pin. To avoid this, brush him two or three times a week. In spring and autumn, when he's likely to shed more, brush him daily. Bathe your Mini Cairn Pin only when necessary. The natural oils in its coat will keep it healthy. Brush his teeth two or three times a week to prevent tartar build-up and bad breath. However, if you want to prevent tooth decay, brush his teeth daily. Another twice-weekly chore is trimming your Mini Cairn Pin's nails. Sometimes you can extend the date by a week or two, which means that some dogs only need their nails trimmed once a month. As a general rule, if you hear his nails clicking on a tiled floor, it's time to trim his nails. |
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