Cairn Terrier Care Guide
Complete care guide covering grooming, exercise, nutrition, environment, and preventive healthcare for Cairn Terrier.
Daily Care Requirements
| Exercise Needs | 45-60 min/day, moderate to vigorous walking, playing fetch, earthdog trials, agility |
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| Grooming Frequency | Weekly brushing/combing, hand-stripping every 4-6 weeks or professional clipping every 6-8 weeks, rare bathing |
| Annual Exam Focus | Ocular examination (cataracts, ocular melanosis), cardiac auscultation, patellar palpation, dental evaluation, thyroid screening, bile acid test |
Nutrition & Weight Management
| Obesity Risk | High |
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| Ideal Body Condition | 5 |
Size & Physical Characteristics
| Adult Weight | 6–7.5 kg |
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| Adult Height | 24–31 cm |
| Lifespan | 13–16 years |