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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.

Author
trooper2196

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
284,306

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1648

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. From which country do Cairn Terriers originate? Hint

Wales

Ireland

France

Scotland

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Question 2 of 10

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

Gundog

Toy

Terrier

Hound

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Question 3 of 10

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

White

Black

Brindle

Red

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Question 4 of 10

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

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What type of coat should they have? Hint

Soft and single coated

Wire haired outer coat

Double-coated with soft outer coat

Double-coated with harsh outer coat and soft undercoat

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Question 6 of 10

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

Quiet, disloyal, vicious

Slow, couch potatoes

Intelligent, lively, strong, loyal and stubborn

Calm, easy-going and docile

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Question 7 of 10

7. Cairns make good lap dogs.

True

False

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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.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

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

Any of these can occur

Progressive retinal atrophy

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

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Question 10 of 10

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

Hazel coloured medium eyes, set wide apart

Large light brown eyes, set close together

Blue medium eyes, set wide apart

Large grey eyes, set close together

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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) c�rn, 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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