We had a Cairn many many years ago - she was lovely! We used to have a bag of toffees on a Sunday afternoon for a kind of treat when we were kids which we used to leave on the hearth for us all to help ourselves - and so did she! But she was SO intelligent and gentle; she’d only ever take just ONE toffee from the bag, (just like a human without tearing it) place it between her paws and lie down and lick it and lick it until it was gone! Only then would she gently go for another! Unlike many other dogs that would have torn the bag of sweets to bits and got them all over the floor - she simply joined in and ‘shared’ them with us as a family.... I was thinking of her the other day, and I cried a whole hour sobbing my heart out just thinking of her, and she’s been gone for more than 50 years!!
I couldn't wish for a happier, enthusiastic or more lively companion than my Cairn terrier. She makes me laugh every single day and fills the house with personality. There's never a dull moment!
that’s so interesting. my maltipoo only listens to my moms whistle but we got a cairn terrier a couple of months ago and she comes to claps more. these comments are fun to read because my dog can relate to them!
Beautiful, we just lost our little guy "Buddy" 3 weeks ago. He was the same color as this little Cairn, they are so smart and personable we just love em.
So sorry for your loss. We also lost one of our girls in January also. Truly heartbreaking. It was so sudden it devastated us. So sorry for you. We will be united with them again one day. Never to be parted again.
@@geraldhills41 I feel your pain. I’m sorry for your loss. They become more than dogs. They are true friends and touch our hearts. One day I believe we will see them all again never to be parted. They are too pure of heart not to be in heaven.
Our boy is so clever, he can see how it's done once and he's got it. Other things, he observes for a bit to find the weak spot! We call him our doomsday prepper pup because he'd the most likely in our family to survive an apocalypse lol! We love him to bits.
Lovely video. We lost our cairn, Jethro, last month and watching these videos has been a great help. Yours has a lovely light coat which we haven't seen too many of. Thank yu for posting the video. L&G x
Thank you for your lovely reply. My cairn is now 12. Beginning to slow down (a bit). Still loves her long walks up in the hills, but maybe a wee bit less bouncy on the road home 🐾🐾
I lost my cairn about two weeks ago. She would have been 17 next month. And you’re right - these videos definitely help! So sorry for your loss. They are such special dogs.
Yes, she is. Now she's nearly 15, and still ready for anything, maybe a bit slower on walks, maybe sleeps a bit more, but still 100% the most wonderful companion.
Very smart. She is so beautiful. I love Cairn Terriers. I have had 3 in my lifetime. They live 15 years. My dog Scruffy is very curious and always wants to help. Thank you for sharing 😊
Reminds me of my dog. He's a Cairn terrier/chihuahua mix. The dog's smarter than many people I've met. I swear he knows English. He'll just 'understand' what I'm telling him about 85% of the time and complies with what I'm asking him to do. He was a pup and I was house-training. He once moved over the the pee pad on request... stopped in mid-squat. I really didn't expect it, but he shuffled over like a good boy. I didn't think dogs could BE so smart. I figured that was just stuff for the movies.
My Cairn, Jedi-Master Willy-Gilly, could keep time in his head. Not just the daily clock for food and walkies, but got to know and protest the fall-back time change every autumn.😂 Then, in 2010, he spent 2 weeks waking me up by grabbing my right ankle through my bedsheets (he slept at the foot of my bed). I had no idea why until, after 2 weeks, I was sitting cross-legged ang noticed a lump below my ankle. Yup, Lymphoma,and when I pointed to it and asked him if this is what he was tellingme about, he came over bonked it, gave me the saddest look ever, and never woke me up again. He literally added 15 years to my life. ❤❤❤
I'll be looking for another cairn soon. I love these little dogs. They have to be the fastest runners out of the small dogs. Unfortunately mines didn't like other dogs except for the 2 she grew up with. So going to a dog park was out of the question.
What a great dog treat toy, we had our Miel for 14 years, she loved all dogs her best friends were 2 Burmese Mountain dogs, she would grab them by their heads and lick them silly.
I am sorry to hear this. Rest in peace, Shona. My chihuahua mix dog died in April. In the past, my vet recommended a Cairn for me. How did you find your Shona? How do you think I should find a Cairn?
Hi, my experience with Shona was that she was a very intelligent dog, but a bit like a strong willed toddler, she needed gentle and consistent guidance and training, and a clear, regular daily routine. She trained me as much as i trained her. She was energetic as a puppy and as a young dog, verging on excitable, and very obsessed with food, so i had to dog proof the kitchen. She loved having an open crate with her bed in, under my desk, so she could go sleep in this snug den during the day, but at night she preferred sleeping on my bed. She had an amazing sense of empathy, thousand expressions on her face, and followed me everywhere. On walks, she had to be on a lead, cos cairns have a strong instinct to chase anything that runs, or follow their nose if they smell food. Up in the hills, she'd walk off lead, and she'd stay maybe 20 meters ahead of me, with good recall if she knew i had a tasty treat in my pocket. In her older years she mellowed into a really great dog, intelligent, loving and gentle. She was a great dog to have as my children grew up. I miss her hugely. Despite her food obsession, which could make her a little mischievous, she was a pure joy, and a loving companion.
I've been binding a few Cairn videos,and all I can say is among Cairns, my old dog has to be the least inteligent of its kind. He could be clever on occasion, he hid a napkin collection from my mother's hovering for months (he used to collect all napkins we had during parties and then would spend time tearing them apart), but my dad was not a good dog owner and let him become the "owner" of the house, which is not a good thing to do with a Cairn, they become quite bossy. But, he was an amazing little guard dog for 4-10 year old me, I've had him as a pillow when I was sick and he would chase away other animals who he deemed could threathen me.I was likely the runt of the litter to him. I miss him. I was 10 when I discovered I had dog fur allergies and we gave him away. He was 6 when he was given to a new home and a family and he lived until 16.
Very bright and social dogs ... need a master with firm rules cause they will try to take over. Very trainable .... perfect for rambunctious boys ... loves active playing. Lots of fun memories. My Carin had bad allergies and a form of epilepsy called "star gazing syndrome" ... i swear that dog could see ghosts and even snap at them.
keeps her engaged, active and switched on - and as you can see, she is very happy. Giving her a big treat for no work doesn't really give her any incentive to use her intelligence, and is ultimately less rewarding. I learned from the puppy trainer that small rewards and plenty engaging activity makes for a happy dog.
