Is my Cairn Terrier a Cairn Terrier?

[JettheCairn]

I got my Cairn Terrier at a Puppy Store. My vet says he looks like a funny Cairn Terrier. I was wondering if he was a Cairn Terrier?

[hheldorfer]

Could you post a photo?

[janis]

How old is he? Mine was funny looking for awhile. Now he looks like a Cairn but is bigger than breed standard.

[Zekey's Mom]

Awww, he looks like a cutie pie! How old is he? Can you describe more about him? Weight, fur texture, etc. It's looking like his fur is too short and smooth for a Cairn (instead of the wirey Cairn hair), but you never know, he could be a mix. Love his expression. Post more pics!

[kintra]

It's sometimes hard to tell because pet stores are typically interested in the money and don't breed with any concern to the breed standard, so sometimes the dogs might look different. However, I've personally never seen a pure Cairn's tail curl quite like that or a young dog who is completely black with no sign of brindling.

[hheldorfer]

Could you post a photo?

Duh - sorry! I was at work when I read your post and pictures don't come through at work.

Cairn or not, your dog is adorable!

[pkcrossley]

can't tell how big he is or how old he is. if he is, say, four months old --cairns go through a strange phase then, they have sort of big ears and long bodies, and don't look like themselves. if he is older than that, i would say he tends to look more like a cairn cross than a cairn. cairns are lovable. if you love him, he's a cairn.

[BetsyNoodle]

Cairn or not, he is a DOLL!!!!

Would love to hear more about him...

[Sam I Am]

Given the one picture posted I see Scottish Terrier size ears... he is adorable

[Dempsy's Mom]

He is very cute. Terrier definitely. maybe a bit of a mix, but he is a love.

[JettheCairn]

How old is he? Mine was funny looking for awhile. Now he looks like a Cairn but is bigger than breed standard.

My Dog is about 5 months old.

[JettheCairn]

Awww, he looks like a cutie pie! How old is he? Can you describe more about him? Weight, fur texture, etc. It's looking like his fur is too short and smooth for a Cairn (instead of the wirey Cairn hair), but you never know, he could be a mix. Love his expression. Post more pics!

Age: 5 months

Weight: 13 lbs

Fur: smooth and wirey

[KShep]

If I had to guess, I would say he was a mix of sorts. But I'm no expert. He's cute regardless!

[janis]

I think he is just precious! Kirby is my first Cairn so I'm no expert for sure! I ran into another one at the dog park and thought he was a Westie - he was so much more compact than my big boy. I think Cairn may just be a state of mind anyway! All their quirks and traits: loyal, stubborn, fearless, funny, masters of many expressions, independent, inquisitive, protective, playful, loving (when it suits them), stubborn (oh yeah and stubborn)but adorable!

[sanford]

With that adorable expression, I'd say he's cairn enough for me!