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Cairoston -- Cairn Terrier X Boston Terrier

Cairoston

He is not recognized by the F.C.I.
Origin
 Great Britain <> U.S.A. -> U.S.A.
Translation
 Francis Vandersteen

A brief presentation of the Cairoston
The Cairoston is a hybrid created by crossing the Cairn Terrier with the Boston Terrier. The Cairn parent breed originated in the UK in the 1500s for the purpose of hunting vermin, otters, foxes and rodents, while the Boston parent breed originated in the USA in the 1800s for blood sport purposes such as bull baiting and pit dog fighting, both of which are now banned. Both parent breeds have temperaments that include aggression, intelligence and courage, with the Boston parent contributing affection, kindness, gentleness, vivacity and playfulness. They require minimal to moderate amounts of grooming and, although the Cairn parent tends to be more active, activity levels are similar. Both parent breeds are excellent pets, getting on well with children, other animals and are vigilant and protective of family members with a mistrust of strangers.

History of the Cairoston
Your Cairoston hybrid is the result of crossing the Cairn Terrier and the Boston Terrier.
        

A little of the Cairn Terrier

         
The Cairn is an ancient breed of Scotch Terrier that was only developed as a separate breed in the 19th century, and is distinguished from its Scotch Terrier brethren by its coat color. The Cairn Terrier's ancestor, the Scotch Terrier, was first described in 55 BC by the Romans, who identified the small dogs as agile hunters who went to ground after their quarry. The Romans called these dogs Terrarii, which is Latin for earth workers. For several centuries, the Terrier group lived and thrived as land dogs in Scotland and England, also making their way to France and parts of Germany. By the 1900s, the Cairn Terrier was firmly established as the small wire-haired Terrier of the Skye group in various colors, accepting white, which was designated for its cousin breed, the West Highland Terrier. The Cairn is often confused with the Scottish Terrier, but the Scottie has a more diverse genetic make-up, having a large gene pool history while the Cairn Terrier was restricted to the Isle of Skye. The Cairn takes its name from the stone monuments of the same name that the little Terrier was known to hunt.
Standard of the Cairn Terrier

A little of the Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is thought to be a cross between the white English Terrier and an English Bulldog dating back to the 1800s. The Boston breed originated at a time when the Bulldog was used in blood sport activities such as bull baiting and pit dog fighting, both of which have since been banned. These practices were widespread at the time in Britain and later in the USA, where these skills were immediately recognized as valuable at the time. It is also thought that, in order to reduce the size of the Boston, a French Bulldog was introduced into the biological gene pool. Both parent breeds make excellent canine family members and enjoy agility and obedience competitions and many other energetic activities. The Cairoston hybrid is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, the Dog Registry of America, Inc. and the International Designer Canine Registry.
Standard of the Boston Terrier

Appearance of the Cairoston
The external appearance of your Cairoston hybrid will depend on which breed parent dominates the biological gene pool. Ultimately, your pet will have a strong, sturdy body without being heavily built, ears that are small and carried erect, eyes that are set wide apart, either hazel or dark, round, the muzzle may be of medium length with strong jaws that are neither protruding nor inferior and large teeth or may be shorter and squarer with smaller teeth, strong jaws that are equal to or sufficiently inferior to square the muzzle of the Boston parent. The tail may be even over the back or set low and may be carried cheerfully or low and may be of various lengths. The paws can be round and compact with thick pads and arched toes and short nails.

Temperament of the Cairoston
The Cairoston hybrid can have the temperament qualities of one or both of the breed's parents. Both the Cairn Terrier and the Boston Terrier share Terrier temperament qualities such as intelligence, courage and aggression. In addition to these traits, your Cairoston may also be affectionate, friendly, gentle, lively and playful. He will be loyal and loving to his owners and family members, with a certain mistrust of strangers. Early socialization with humans and other animals will help develop this trait into cautious mistrust instead of shyness, avoidance or inappropriate aggression. He'll probably get along with your children and other pets in the house, but keep in mind the purposes for which each parent breed was created: hunt, fight, chase, dig. This means he can get along with the cat, but perhaps not so much with the hamster or gerbil that the toddler likes to let run around the house. He's very intelligent but can also be stubborn when you train him. Its energy levels are most likely in the moderate range, with high levels provided by the Cairn breed parent.

Needs and activities of the Cairoston
Your Cairoston hybrid will require daily walks lasting around an hour, or more, a total of 60 minutes, as well as daily exercise activities such as retrieving, Frisbee, agility and obedience games. This is a dog that can successfully live in an apartment or family home with or without a fenced yard, provided owners and family members are willing to keep it exercised appropriately. He's a wanderer and a hunter, so he must be kept on a leash whenever outside or properly secured in a fenced area. Additional steps to provide underground barriers under the fence may be necessary as he is bred to dig and does so very well. He will bond with his family, so will not do well if left alone for long periods, as this encourages the development of unpleasant and unacceptable habits such as barking, digging and chewing. It can live in rural or urban environments and in a variety of climates.

Maintenance of the Cairoston
The Cairoston hybrid falls into a moderate level of grooming maintenance in that it will need to be brushed once a week to keep its coat clean and free of debris. He will only need to be bathed when necessary. He is a minimal excretor, but is not considered totally hypoallergenic. He will need regular eye and ear examinations to monitor the various eye problems known to afflict the breed's parents, and proper attention to the cleanliness of his ears to prevent infection. Like many other canine and hybrid breeds, proper attention should be paid to oral health. Regular teeth cleaning and dental check-ups will help prevent periodontal disease and tooth loss.
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Written by: Francis Vandersteen
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