Sam I Am Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I am constantly amazed at Sam athleticism . It gives me nightmares at times and I wish I had a video on hand when he does them. In fits of pure joy and energy he will launch himself off half way down the stairs, sailing over 6-7 stairs on the way down. Thank goodness we have carpeted floors! When outside he thinks nothing of sailing over three ft fencing I have laid down to prevent him from going into areas where the pine trees leak sap in the warm months in summer...huh..who was I kidding. He can even jump that fence from a standing position. When in full pursuit of a squirrel, he can twist and turn his body in amazing ways. He is lean and long legged so I suspect it makes it way easier for him as apposed to his short legged Scottie cousin Rosie. Would love to hear other stories of fellow Cairn owners that also have turned prematurely grey due to their antics. Picture of Sam after his grooming session. A bit short but hair is a renewable resource. 1 Quote Until one has loved an animal, a part of  one's soul remains unawakened.  - Anatole France Adventures with Sam &Rosie  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Bug's Mom Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Pepper, at age 9, is still a rocket at the dog park when she is going after a ball and yes, she has done flips, twists, jumps in mid air to catch the ball!!! She is amazing!!! She almost goes manic when waiting for me to throw the ball!!!!  1 1 Quote Pepper's Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanford Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) On 3/27/2021 at 11:55 AM, Sam I Am said:  Would love to hear other stories of fellow Cairn owners that also have turned prematurely grey due to their antics.  When Ruffy was a youngster, he had the jaw-dropping ability to routinely scale 5 feet up the trunk of a tree after a squirrel. It would stop passers-by in their tracks, but I was always too slow to get a picture. Years ago, on our first (and last) visit to the local small dog run, he instantly sailed over the 3-foot fence and took off after a squirrel. I immediately followed...trying, without a chance to overtake him, but luckily a good samaritan caught Ruffy at the far end of the park. From that day forward, we've used the large dog run instead, secure behind a 7-foot high fence! Now that Ruffy has entered his calmer, slower teen years, I admit to missing those early days -- but with mixed emotions! Edited April 10, 2021 by sanford 5 Quote FEAR THE CAIRN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogcoat lady Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 He’s one handsome guy!  Dogs are amazing circus performers,  no fear just full zest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliz222 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Wow, none of my past Cairns have been able to jump that high! That's quite a talent, Sam! Finch needed steps to get on our bed! I wish we had a dog park close to us. Atticus has a poodle/shitzu friend that he has play dates with every few weeks. His parents have a fenced in yard, so we go over there so they can "play" together. Atticus just turned 6 months old, so we shall see if he can jump. He does jump up to get at a toy that's in my hand. Today I was upstairs in the guest bedroom trying to wrap some gifts. I have no idea why I tried to do this with a puppy by my feet! Before I knew it, Atticus grabbed one of his gifts (a stuffed duck) and ran down the stairs with it. Thief! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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