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      The undercoat should be short, soft and profuse, but will vary somewhat in density, depending on the season and climate in which the dog lives.

      Illustrated Guide to the Cairn Terrier (CTCA)  

      The outer coat is profuse and harsh, and most importantly, the outer coat should be approximately the same length all over the body.

      Illustrated Guide to the Cairn Terrier (CTCA)  

      The Cairn is a lithe, athletic working terrier. Hard muscle should be apparent to the examining hand, especially on the thighs. The ribs should be well covered in flesh, but easy to feel. The Cairn should have solid, substantial feel, without heaviness or coarseness.

      Illustrated Guide to the Cairn Terrier (CTCA)  

      "Full good coat" means plenty of coat, dense and properly straight, although a slight wave is permissible. The coat should be 2 to 3 inches long over the entire torso, not stripped down on the back with long coat on the sides and belly.

      Illustrated Guide to the Cairn Terrier (CTCA)  

      Terriers are born anarchists, so comradeship does not come naturally and has to be earned.

      "Are Terriers Born Anarchists?" Shooting Times, 7 Dec 2016  

      The Cairn is a solid little dog, surprisingly heavy for his apparent size.

      Illustrated Guide to the Cairn Terrier (CTCA)  

      A Cairn must possess the attitude that says, "Here I am, and aren't I something!"

      Unidentified Breeder Judge  

      The Cairn Terrier comes in an array of colors, including cream, wheaten, red, red wheaten, gray, and silver. Brindles occur in all the above colors, as well as a black brindle. All brindles darken with each coat change, so that dark brindles will often appear to be black by 3-5 years of age.

      Illustrated Guide to the Cairn Terrier (CTCA)  

      The head of a Cairn Terrier should have a natural, somewhat untidy look, and there should be sufficient hair on the neck to protect this working dog.

      Illustrated Guide to the Cairn Terrier (CTCA)  

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