The Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest breeds of terrier and originates from the Scottish Highlands.
The Cairn.
Unusually the breed tends to be left-pawed, which is a trait that commonly correlates to a superior sense of smell and performance in scent related tasks and hunting.
The breed\'s name is derived from its working purpose: to hunt and chase rodents found between the cairns located in the Scottish Highlands.
The Cairn Terrier is one of Scotland\'s earliest recorded breeds of working dog.
The Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest breeds of terrier and originates from the Scottish Highlands