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Another there is which hunteth the Foxe and the Badger Or Greye onely, whom we call Terrars, because they crepe into the grounde, And by that meanes make afrayde, nyppe, and byte the Foxe and the Badger In such sorte, that eyther they teare them in peeces with theyre teeth Beyng in the bosome of the earth, or else hayle and pull them perforce Out of theyre lurking angles, dark dongons and close caves, Or at the least through conceaved feare, drive them out of theyre Hollow harbours, in so much that they are compelled to prepare speedy Flight, and being desirous of the next refuge, are otherwise taken And intrapped with snayres and nettes layde over holes to the same Purpose.

Dr Johannes Cais
De Canibus Brittanicus (1570)  

A broad skull separates the eyes and ears properly and yields proper expression with adequate anchorage for the terribly punishing jaw muscles which are a necessity.

John T. Marvin
The Complete Cairn Terrier  

At about eight weeks of age, strip off all flying, fluffy top coat. This will permit normal growth of healthy hair which will develop into a good, tight, straight coat, a great benefit to the dog in later life.

John T. Marvin
The Complete Cairn Terrier  

In general, the ears should go up at from eight to 12 weeks of age. In this connection, there is a definite relationship between teething and ear carriage.

John T. Marvin
The Complete Cairn Terrier  

Any dog lacking in type, character or balance, even if endowed with exceptional individual structural features will not be a useful specimen of the breed nor a good animal from which to breed.

John T. Marvin
The Complete Cairn Terrier  

The Cairn has to be of a fearless nature, not quarrelsome but unafraid of man or beast.

John T. Marvin
The Complete Cairn Terrier  

In all instances, the eyes should be deep-set, protected under the brow that is accentuated by the "stop" and well shaded under shaggy eyebrows.

John T. Marvin
The Complete Cairn Terrier  

Dog to dog socialization is, if you think about it, a laughable problem. How far would dogs have gotten as a species if they routinely mutilated each other?

Jean Donaldson
The Culture Clash  

At approximately four months of age, the average puppy commences to lose its puppy teeth and acquires a permanent set. This teething period continues from one to two months according to the individual puppy.

John T. Marvin
The Complete Cairn Terrier