As I understand it, West highland white terriers were bred out of Cairns.
Scottish Terrier Cairn Terriers are just different coloured versions of Westies, Westies were singularly bred from Cairns for their colour so that they could be seen easily on the moors, and you can get very near black Cairns.
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No; although the shade of white might vary, all West Highland Terriers will be white. Cairn and Scottish Terriers look similar to the Westie, but they are brown/blonde and black.
Cairn Terriers
chocolate :D
Cairn Terriers will grow to be 13-16 pounds in weight.
Yes, Cairn Terriers are known to be somewhat vocal dogs. They will bark to alert their owners of anything unusual or to communicate their needs. Proper training and socialization can help manage their barking tendencies.
Westies are from Scotland. They are descended from Cairn Terriers.
Carin terriers are part of the terrier breed of dog. The carin terriers are the oldest type of terriers that are known to exist. They originated from the Scottish Highlands.
Cairn terriers are small to medium-sized dogs, typically weighing between 13-18 pounds and standing around 9-10 inches tall at the shoulder. They are a sturdy and agile breed, known for their independent and spirited nature.
Generally, both male and female cairn terriers will weigh around 13.2-17.6 lbs (6-8 kg).
This is because Cairn Terriers were originally bred to kill vermin, where it needed to dig deep into the ground. As a result, Cairn Terriers still have this instinct today.Note that there are always exception, not every Carin Terrier enjoys digging.