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Quiz about Cairn Terriers and their Traits
Quiz about Cairn Terriers and their Traits

Cairn Terriers and their Traits Quiz


Cairn Terriers...How much do you know about this loveable breed?

A multiple-choice quiz by trooper2196. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
trooper2196
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
284,306
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1636
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (7/10), Stoaty (8/10), colbymanram (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. From which country do Cairn Terriers originate? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. If you entered a Cairn into the Crufts Championship, to which competition group would it belong? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which colour coat is not recognised for a Cairn Terrier? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A trait often desired in Cairns is a darkness in the coat around the face and ears.


Question 5 of 10
5. What type of coat should they have? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these traits are common in the Cairn Terrier breed? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Cairns make good lap dogs.


Question 8 of 10
8. The Cairn Terrier is called such because it was first bred to hunt small vermin living in piles of stones and rocks, referred to as cairns.


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following are found to be common hereditary health problems for the breed? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these is an AKC breed standard for Cairn Terriers' eyes? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. From which country do Cairn Terriers originate?

Answer: Scotland

The Cairn is one of the oldest terrier breeds, coming from the Scottish Highlands. Descended from the working terrier, they were originally used for pest control.
2. If you entered a Cairn into the Crufts Championship, to which competition group would it belong?

Answer: Terrier

The seven different dog group categories in Crufts: Toy, Gundogs, Utility, Hounds, Working, Pastoral, and Terriers.
3. Which colour coat is not recognised for a Cairn Terrier?

Answer: White

The Cairn Terrier Club of America recognises any color except white, but dark ears, tail tip and muzzle are desirable characteristics.
4. A trait often desired in Cairns is a darkness in the coat around the face and ears.

Answer: True

The darkness tends to go greyer as the dog ages, just like humans.
5. What type of coat should they have?

Answer: Double-coated with harsh outer coat and soft undercoat

A Cairn is double-coated with a harsh feeling outer coat but a short, soft, close furry undercoat. Their coats are also weather-resistant.
6. Which of these traits are common in the Cairn Terrier breed?

Answer: Intelligent, lively, strong, loyal and stubborn

Cairns are highly intelligent dogs and, although willful, they can be trained. Like most terriers, they are stubborn yet lively!
7. Cairns make good lap dogs.

Answer: False

Cairns tend to be too strong willed for sitting on your lap and cuddling! They do seem to like being near your feet, and don't venture too far from your company.
8. The Cairn Terrier is called such because it was first bred to hunt small vermin living in piles of stones and rocks, referred to as cairns.

Answer: True

The word cairn derives from the Scottish Gaelic (and Irish) càrn, which refers to various types of hills and mounds of stones.
9. Which of the following are found to be common hereditary health problems for the breed?

Answer: Any of these can occur

These are some of the more common hereditary problems found in the Cairn. Others include Corneal dystrophy, Krabbe disease, Craniomandibular osteopathy, Von Willebrand disease and Hypothyroidism.
10. Which of these is an AKC breed standard for Cairn Terriers' eyes?

Answer: Hazel coloured medium eyes, set wide apart

They should also be slightly sunk with shaggy eyebrows, and have a keen terrier expression.
Source: Author trooper2196

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