The Cairns Terrier, originally from the Netherlands, is a small dog. The development history of this dog is less than a hundred years. In terms of popularity, there is a certain gap compared to small dogs such as Chihuahuas. However, its cute appearance and lively personality have gradually made it a place in the cute pet world. At present, there is relatively little information about this dog. Even if some people plan to feed a Cairns Terrier, they often get into trouble in choosing. Therefore, everyone should keep in mind the following tips for selecting Cairns Terriers!
1. Physique strong>
The Cairns Terrier is short in stature, second only to the Chihuahua in size. But the overall body is strong and well-proportioned, the bones are not hypertrophy, and the back is straight. When selecting, special attention should be paid to the fact that the Cairns Terrier should not have symptoms of obesity. Whether it is the waist, back, buttocks and legs, it should be strong and strong, otherwise it will be easily accompanied by various diseases.
2. Ears
The ears of the Cairns Terrier are small and V-shaped. The base of the ears is very high, located on the top of the head, and the distance between the two ears is also small. They are not big, and usually stand straight on the head. If there is a tendency to droop, it is most likely that the dog has an impure bloodline or is a defective dog.
3. Eyes
The Cairns Terrier’s eyes are medium in size, generally dark in color, and have an intelligent and alert expression. These eyes occasionally reveal a melancholic temperament, which is particularly endearing.
4. Limbs
Case Terrier has "short legs", but its limbs are straight and covered with rich hair. Although the Cairns Terrier's limbs do not have very strong muscles, they are extremely agile as a whole and appear brisk and lively when they run, making them very cute. Its feet are not round, the pads are thick, and the grip is very good.
5. Coat
The coat is long and very thin. It is a kind of shiny straight silky hair. The whole body is mainly dark in color. , generally the body and tail are dark black, while other parts are yellowish brown. The rich hair is one of the most attractive features of the Cairns Terrier, but this also leads to the fact that it may suffer from some skin diseases if it is not cleaned properly. Therefore, everyone should pay special attention to whether the Cairns Terrier in front of you has any skin diseases. If there is large area of hair loss or red rash on the body, avoid selecting some sick dogs.
6. Personality
Case Terrier has a cheerful temperament, is particularly easy to get close to, has good memory, and is easy to train. In addition, this dog is also very good at observing things and can be an excellent guard dog. Although it can sometimes appear timid, it is usually not aggressive when frightened. Therefore, when selecting, as long as the Cairns Terrier does not attack you and avoids you at first, it is normal. As long as all indicators are normal, this Cairns Terrier can be taken home and fed.
Some tips on selecting Cairns Terriers are shared here today. Interested friends should quickly take this selection guide to a nearby pet agency to find out!