How to Groom Cairn Terrier

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Slicker brush
Natural bristle brush
Metal combs
Thinning shears
Clippers
Blades
Hand stripping tools

Step 1:
Trim all stray hairs, especially those found on the muzzle, with thinning shears.
Step 2:
Carefully remove stray hairs growing on the inside corners of the dog's eyes with scissors. It's best to have at least one person help you with this task by holding the head gently, but firmly, while you cut the hair.
Step 3:
Brush the dog several times a week to avoid matting of the hair. These dogs have a shaggy double coat which can easily become tangled if you don't brush them regularly.

Tips & Warnings

Cairn terriers have small bodies measuring about fourteen inches from the fore-chest to the back of the hindquarters.
Try to leave a rounded look to the overall appearance of the head.
When brushing, be gentle with the undercoat, as it's very soft and can be sensitive. Cairn terriers shed very little hair.
Life expectancy of these animals is approximately 12 to 15 years.
When in show competitions, cairn terriers are generally hand stripped.
Cairn terriers tend to gain weight very easily, so don't overfeed them.
Cairn terriers are often allergic to fleas.

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