Am I barmy or what?

[josie&holly]

Holly does not walk up or down stairs - I carry her.

Holly does not jump on furniture including the sofa. I pick her up if she wants to sit next to me [on striped fleece].

So, Holly is asleep on floor in lounge, I go upstairs for something.

What do I find when I get back down?

[tlwtheq]

I often think Cairns are very close in nature to some of their feline cousins!

[rtherapy60]

She has that look on her face like "Uh oh..I've been caught, now I'll have to do it on my own all the time" And by the way, what kind of training treats do YOU get? LOL

I have to agree with the feline connection. I tell my DH all the time, I think Jezzy is a cat in a Cairn body

[TazTalk]

Looks like Holly has decided to become more independent! My favorite is when they sit on the top of the back of the couch -- then they really do resemble cats!

[Brody]

Ha Ha!! Looks like you're trained!!

[Sandi16]

She's got you trained for sure!

[Cairnmania]

Holly definitely has you wrapped around her little paws!

My dogs, especially Abby, will not go through the dog flap if their human servant (me) is nearby - they will wait until I open the door for them. What's the point of having help if you don't keep them busy?

[jimnconnie]

My favorite is when they sit on the top of the back of the couch -- then they really do resemble cats!

This is Bailey's "cat pose" when Connie was ailing.........

[josie&holly]

Bailey in that picture definitely thinks he is a cat..........................and how lovely - he is keeping her shoulder warm nicely!

I often think Holly has cat like tendancies................ she does like her comfort. And yes, she has trained me well - she even decides which direction we will walk in!

[Chez]

Yes it's suprising what they can do when the servants aren't around isn't it. I have one exactly the same.

[Murphy's Mom]

jimnconnie:

Please, what color is Bailey considered. He is the same color as my Murphy. Being new to Cairns I'd like to know his official color name.

Thank you.

[jimnconnie]

jimnconnie:

Please, what color is Bailey considered. He is the same color as my Murphy. Being new to Cairns I'd like to know his official color name.

Thank you.

Bailey is a red Cairn, but I think of him as what we used to call a "strawberry-blond". His chest & legs are lighter colored, but you can see lots of the red in his top coat.

Jim

[Idaho Cairns]

Great picture Connie--these Cairns seem to like to get the upper hand, even if it is playing "King of the Mountain" on the Mistress's head!

[sheila and Misty]

cute picture-oh yeh..obvious whos in control..probably the comfiest furniture in the house! you ever get tired of that furniture-ship it here-Misty and Toby would just love it!

[Murphy's Mom]

jimnconnie:

Please, what color is Bailey considered. He is the same color as my Murphy. Being new to Cairns I'd like to know his official color name.

Thank you.

Bailey is a red Cairn, but I think of him as what we used to call a "strawberry-blond". His chest & legs are lighter colored, but you can see lots of the red in his top coat.

Jim

Okay, thank you. Murphy's chest and legs are lighter colored also but not sure if I see red in her coat. It is definitely blonde of some sort. Is the wheaten color a blonde? Sorry for all of the dumb questions but I'm new to the breed and don't know who else to ask.

I may have answered my own question....I just went to this site http://www.lachleen.dk/uk/Farver.htm and they show colors. Murphy is more Red than Wheaten for sure. I'll post an avatar and picture after her first grooming.....very soon.....still healing from spay surgery

So glad I found this messageboard.

[Sis2]

My Choobe is a Wheaten according to her papers but she has a lot of red in her. She looks a lot like Bailey. She doesn't like to snuggle though even in the winter. She wants to be close either underfoot or by you but not snuggle.