Cairn Terrier Quiz

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The Cairn terrier originated in
- Scotland
- Ireland
- England
- Wales
- Wales
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What were Cairn Terriers known as in the early days of the breed?
- Short-haired Skye Terriers
- Wire haired Rat Terriers
- Highland Fox Terriers
- Isle of Skye Terriers
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Cairn Terriers were bred on the Isle of Skye in Western Scotland to hunt and chase small vermin—such as rats, mice, and foxes—out of the stone piles (cairns) commonly found on Scottish farms. In the breed's early history, they were referred to as "short-haired Skye Terriers," which distinguished them from the longer-coated Skye Terrier, another Scottish breed. The name "Cairn" eventually stuck because of the dogs' job of hunting among the cairns. </div>
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In genetic research on modern dog breed development, the Cairn Terrier has shown the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?
- West Highlands White Terrier
- Border Terrier
- Irish Terrier
- Bull Terrier
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In Landmark Research on Modern Dog Breed development, the Cairn Terrier has been shown to share the most DNA with an ancestor of the following breeds: 1. West Highlands White Terrier- 2. Scottish Terrier- 3. Norwich Terrier </div>
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As timed by the AKC in Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed of Cairn Terriers?
- 14.7 mph
- 16.32 mph
- 18 mph
- 20.1 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The AKC Conducts Dog Racing Trials each December in Orlando, FL. called the Fast CAT Invitational. This is a 100 yard race where dogs run individually chasing a lure. The average speed for Cairn Terrier's was about 18 mph. The fastest recorded time was by a Cairn named Pippin's Pleasure at 23.62 mph! </div>
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Where did the Cairn Terrier rank in prey drive out of 124 breeds, according to the C-BARQ study?
- 11
- 1
- 19
- 26
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In the C-BARQ study from the University of Pennsylvania—which looked at over 300 dog breeds and 60,000 individual dogs—the Cairn Terrier ranked 11th out of 124 breeds in prey drive. That's one of the highest rankings, meaning Cairn Terriers are VERY likely to chase small animals. If a squirrel, cat, mouse, or other small animal catches their field of vision—they're gone! This makes sense, since Cairns were bred to hunt vermin among Scottish stone piles. Because of this strong instinct, they may not fit well with smaller pets in the household and should not be let off leash unless they're in a secure area. </div>
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Where did the Cairn Terrier rank in hostility toward other familiar dogs in the household out of 124 breeds, according to the C-BARQ study?
- 24
- 7
- 37
- 55
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In the same C-BARQ study from the University of Pennsylvania, the Cairn Terrier ranked 24th out of 124 breeds in hostility toward other familiar dogs in the same household. That's a high ranking, meaning Cairn Terriers may threaten other dogs in the house over toys, food, attention, or other resources. This is known as resource guarding, and it's common in terriers because they were bred to work independently and defend what's theirs. If you have a Cairn in a multi-dog household, early training and structure can help keep the peace! </div>
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According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren, where does the Cairn Terrier rank in working/obedience intelligence?
- 35
- 21
- 16
- 50
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In the Landmark Book entitled, "The Intelligence of Dogs", professor Stanley Coren researched and documented the intelligence of over 130 different dog breeds. In his book, the Cairn Terrier ranks 35th out of 130 breeds in working/obedience intelligence. Essentially this means they will learn new commands in 15 to 25 repetitions and obey first commands more than 70% of the time. This puts them in the "above average working and obedience intelligence" category. In contrast, the lest intelligent breeds will require 80-100 repetitions to learn and follow the same commands and the most intelligent, 5 repetitions or less! </div>
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CMO is a non-cancerous bone disease that affects Cairn Terriers. This is known as:
- lions jaw
- lock jaw
- owl neck
- stiff leg
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO)—commonly called "Lion's Jaw"—is a non-cancerous bone disease that affects young terriers, including Border Terriers. The condition causes abnormal, excessive bone growth on the skull bones, especially the lower jaw (mandible) and the area around the jaw joint. This bone proliferation gives the jaw a thickened, swollen appearance—hence the name "Lion's Jaw". </div>
Question of
Cain terriers generally do not like to dig.
- False
- True
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Cairn Terriers are built for digging. Their unique anatomy—featuring larger, more padded front paws—is a direct genetic trait developed to help them excavate rock piles (called "cairns") in the Scottish Highlands to catch rodents. So if your Cairn Terrier is turning your lawn into an archaeological dig site, they're simply following centuries of instinct! </div>
Question of
Which of the following does NOT meet breed standard for Cairn terrier coat color?
- Silver Brindle
- Black Brindle
- Red Brindle
- Cream Brindle
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> AKC breed standard </div>
Question of
According to many Cairn terrier owners, Cairns frequently show a strong preference for using their left paw for tasks.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Cairn Terrier owners often say their dogs prefer using their left paw for things like holding bones, playing, or shaking hands. However, there’s no scientific study proving Cairn Terriers are naturally left-pawed. The belief comes mostly from owner observations and breed folklore, not research. Scientific studies on dog paw preference usually look at dogs in general, not this breed specifically. </div>

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The Cairn terrier originated in

What were Cairn Terriers known as in the early days of the breed?

In genetic research on modern dog breed development, the Cairn Terrier has shown the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?

As timed by the AKC in Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed of Cairn Terriers?

Where did the Cairn Terrier rank in prey drive out of 124 breeds, according to the C-BARQ study?

Where did the Cairn Terrier rank in hostility toward other familiar dogs in the household out of 124 breeds, according to the C-BARQ study?

According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren, where does the Cairn Terrier rank in working/obedience intelligence?

CMO is a non-cancerous bone disease that affects Cairn Terriers. This is known as:

Cain terriers generally do not like to dig.

Which of the following does NOT meet breed standard for Cairn terrier coat color?

According to many Cairn terrier owners, Cairns frequently show a strong preference for using their left paw for tasks.

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