It is said that many of these little "earth dogs" were without the tips of their noses, a disfigurement caused by underground encounters from which they emerged victorious but scarred. This was considered a badge of honor. However, it also led to a common misconception that Cairns were bred to go to ground and kill their prey when in fact it was more desirable for them to bolt the vermin for the huntsmen to destroy.
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