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I have always made it a rule that the puppy has a box of his own — Sanctuary in a Deer Forest — where no one can touch him or punish him by word or hand. When in trouble he makes for it and you always know where to get him. He keeps his bones and toys there, a pair of the master's old slippers, a ball, all valuable to him, and he quickly knows this.

Hector F. Whitehead
Cairn Terriers  

At the same time the, the Cairn is a demon for digging if he gets half a chance, and this keeps his nails in order — though this is a doubtful blessing in a garden.

Hector F. Whitehead
Cairn Terriers  

The Cairn is a true terrier, born to dig, and, although only a small dog, he is able to move an amazing amount of soil in a short time. He can, of course, be trained not to dig in flowerbeds but digging comes naturally to him and is excellent exercise. If you are a very keen gardener and your garden is your pride and joy, it would be better not to have a Cairn.

Ron & Brenda Birch
Pet Owner's Guide to the Cairn Terrier  

He is not trimmed into an unnatural shape, although he should be sufficiently groomed to avoid looking shabby.

Ron & Brenda Birch
Pet Owner's Guide to the Cairn Terrier  

I recommend having a dog and bitch together in one kennel, but not two of the same sex, and having three is asking for murder or worse some day.

Hector F. Whitehead
Cairn Terriers  

Anyhow you wish to show, but before you do so, make up your mind that if you lose, you are not to break your heart — you still have a little fellow devoted to you in weal or woe, and you must return the compliment in success or defeat.

Hector F. Whitehead
Cairn Terriers  

Usually your first introduction to the Cairn is when you see one with a friend; you fall in love with it, and you 'want one the same'. Now forget the last four words as I have never found two Cairns alike in all my experience of them.

Hector F. Whitehead
Cairn Terriers  

If you buy a Cairn puppy through one of the Cairn Breed Clubs , it means that the breeder belongs to a Cairn Club and is probably known to other Cairn breeders. Your national Kennel Club can provide a list of Cairn Terrier Clubs.

Ron & Brenda Birch
Pet Owner's Guide to the Cairn Terrier  

A good Cairn can't be a bad colour, and colour does not affect disposition, I am delighted to say.

Hector F. Whitehead
Cairn Terriers