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Cairn Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Cairn Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Cairn Terrier originated in Great Britain.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI standard is numbered N° 4.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* It is classified in FCI Group 3 (Terriers).
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is hard and weather-resistant, double-coated with a profuse harsh outer coat and a short soft undercoat.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Any colour is permitted except white.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The height at the withers is about 28-31 cm (11-12 ins); dogs weigh about 14 pounds and bitches about 13 pounds.

Sources

Cairn Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Source document: AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)retrieved 2026-08-02

Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/cairn_terrier_combined.txt