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Cairanian |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
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Great Britain <> Germany -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Cairanian |
| The Cairanian is a small dog that is a cross between a Cairn Terrier and a Spitz Toy / Pomeranian. These dogs are healthy breeds and can live up to 15 years. They generally measure around 20 to 33 centimeters in height and weigh from 1.8 to 6 kilos. Most Cairanians have thick, hairy coats that can be any color such as tan, brown, blue, red, black, white and any combination of these colors. They are intelligent and fun-loving, but need to be socialized as puppies to get along with other animals. They love children but can sometimes be intolerant of young children, so take care when they're around. |
History of the Cairanian |
| The best way to determine the characteristics of a hybrid breed is to research its parent breeds, which in the case of the Cairanian are the Cairn Terrier and the Spitz Toy / Pomeranian. |
A little of the Cairn Terrier |
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| The Cairn Terrier was discovered in 15th century Scotland, where it was used for hunting. Some of the animals this breed was known to hunt include otters, badgers, foxes, rats and mice. They got their name because they were known to hunt otters from cairns, which are stones used for memorials. They were available in many shades such as red, brown, gray, black and white until around 1873, when the colors were divided between the Skye and Dandie Dinmont Terriers. The Cairn Terrier was part of the Skye Terrier group, which was eventually divided into three groups: the Cairn, the West Highland and the Scotch Terrier. The Cairn Terrier is best known as Toto in the film The Wizard of Oz. In 1913, the Cairn Terrier was registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and is now the 70th most popular dog breed in America. | ||
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| Standard of the Cairn Terrier | ||
A little of the German Toy Spitz / Pomeranian |
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| The Spitz Toy / Pomeranian originated in the 1800s as a pet in Pomerania, Germany, where its name comes from. They are the smallest member of the Spitz family. Initially, these dogs were larger and most were white until the 1900s, when breeders began trying to create the fireball appearance. The breed wasn't very popular until Queen Victoria took an interest in the late 1800s. The AKC recognized the breed in 1888 and they are the 22nd most popular breed in America. | ||
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| Standard of the German Toy Spitz / Pomeranian |
Appearance of the Cairanian |
| The Cairanian is a small dog with a thick, dense coat that can be just about any color such as red, brown, gray, black or blue, but are most often tan or tan and black. They generally measure around 20 to 33 centimetres in height and average 1.8 to 6 kilos in weight. Their ears are pointed and can be quite large for their size, which is small. They usually have a long, curled, hairy tail, short legs and a short to medium-length muzzle. The Cairanian often has a dark muzzle and ears with a lighter face and chest depending on the appearance of parent breeds. |
Temperament of the Cairanian |
| This breed is perky, happy and has lots of personality. They like to play a lot and need a lot of attention. Although they love older children, young children under five are not recommended without supervision. Cairanians need to be socialized as puppies to get along with other animals and people. They can be territorial and, like all small dogs, can also be stubborn. This can make them difficult to train, especially to house-train, so you need to continue to be consistent and firm. However, it's best to use positive reinforcement rather than discipline. |
Needs and activities of the Cairanian |
| The Cairanian is a cuddly little dog who will curl up with you on the sofa as often as you let her, but she also needs plenty of activity to avoid boredom and excess energy. A bored dog is a destructive dog, so if you don't give her enough daily exercise, don't be surprised to see chewed-up objects around the house or holes dug in your yard. Taking your little bundle of fur for a walk or a trip to the park once a day can make a big difference. They also love to play fetch and agility training. |
Maintenance of the Cairanian |
| Your Cairanian has a thick undercoat and a medium to long outer coat, so you need to brush her regularly. Deep grooming with a metal comb and stiff bristle brush three or four times a week is recommended. Be sure to get the areas under the arms, neck and in the groin area. Many owners also have their Cairanian professionally maintained once or twice a year. You should clean their ears once a week and watch for mites, wax build-up and other debris. Trim their nails as often as necessary, or you can have your vet or groomer do it for you. |
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