We had a Cairn many many years ago - she was lovely! We used to have a bag of toffees on a Sunday afternoon for a kind of treat when we were kids which we used to leave on the hearth for us all to help ourselves - and so did she! But she was SO intelligent and gentle; she’d only ever take just ONE toffee from the bag, (just like a human without tearing it) place it between her paws and lie down and lick it and lick it until it was gone! Only then would she gently go for another! Unlike many other dogs that would have torn the bag of sweets to bits and got them all over the floor - she simply joined in and ‘shared’ them with us as a family.... I was thinking of her the other day, and I cried a whole hour sobbing my heart out just thinking of her, and she’s been gone for more than 50 years!!
I couldn't wish for a happier, enthusiastic or more lively companion than my Cairn terrier. She makes me laugh every single day and fills the house with personality. There's never a dull moment!
Beautiful, we just lost our little guy "Buddy" 3 weeks ago. He was the same color as this little Cairn, they are so smart and personable we just love em.
So sorry for your loss. We also lost one of our girls in January also. Truly heartbreaking. It was so sudden it devastated us. So sorry for you. We will be united with them again one day. Never to be parted again.
@@geraldhills41 I feel your pain. I’m sorry for your loss. They become more than dogs. They are true friends and touch our hearts. One day I believe we will see them all again never to be parted. They are too pure of heart not to be in heaven.
that’s so interesting. my maltipoo only listens to my moms whistle but we got a cairn terrier a couple of months ago and she comes to claps more. these comments are fun to read because my dog can relate to them!
Lovely video. We lost our cairn, Jethro, last month and watching these videos has been a great help. Yours has a lovely light coat which we haven't seen too many of. Thank yu for posting the video. L&G x
Thank you for your lovely reply. My cairn is now 12. Beginning to slow down (a bit). Still loves her long walks up in the hills, but maybe a wee bit less bouncy on the road home 🐾🐾
I lost my cairn about two weeks ago. She would have been 17 next month. And you’re right - these videos definitely help! So sorry for your loss. They are such special dogs.
Our boy is so clever, he can see how it's done once and he's got it. Other things, he observes for a bit to find the weak spot! We call him our doomsday prepper pup because he'd the most likely in our family to survive an apocalypse lol! We love him to bits.
Very smart. She is so beautiful. I love Cairn Terriers. I have had 3 in my lifetime. They live 15 years. My dog Scruffy is very curious and always wants to help. Thank you for sharing 😊
Reminds me of my dog. He's a Cairn terrier/chihuahua mix. The dog's smarter than many people I've met. I swear he knows English. He'll just 'understand' what I'm telling him about 85% of the time and complies with what I'm asking him to do. He was a pup and I was house-training. He once moved over the the pee pad on request... stopped in mid-squat. I really didn't expect it, but he shuffled over like a good boy. I didn't think dogs could BE so smart. I figured that was just stuff for the movies.
I had a Wheaton Cairn Terrier for 14 1/2 years. She was so smart and what a sniffer she had! I bought her a new harness because her old one was getting tattered and ratty looking. She wore the new harness several time over a couple of weeks then one day she went over to the cabinet I had stored her old harness in the bottom drawer. I had never put her harness in the drawer before that. She began to scratch at the drawer and wouldn't stop. So I opened the drawer, she stuck her snout in the drawer and grabbed the old harness and dropped it at my feet. She wanted to go for a walk, using the old harness. She had not seen me place the harness in the drawer but she sniffed it out. True story. I miss her tremendously.
Yes, she is. Now she's nearly 15, and still ready for anything, maybe a bit slower on walks, maybe sleeps a bit more, but still 100% the most wonderful companion.
I'll be looking for another cairn soon. I love these little dogs. They have to be the fastest runners out of the small dogs. Unfortunately mines didn't like other dogs except for the 2 she grew up with. So going to a dog park was out of the question.
My Cairn, Jedi-Master Willy-Gilly, could keep time in his head. Not just the daily clock for food and walkies, but got to know and protest the fall-back time change every autumn.😂 Then, in 2010, he spent 2 weeks waking me up by grabbing my right ankle through my bedsheets (he slept at the foot of my bed). I had no idea why until, after 2 weeks, I was sitting cross-legged ang noticed a lump below my ankle. Yup, Lymphoma,and when I pointed to it and asked him if this is what he was tellingme about, he came over bonked it, gave me the saddest look ever, and never woke me up again. He literally added 15 years to my life. ❤❤❤
What a great dog treat toy, we had our Miel for 14 years, she loved all dogs her best friends were 2 Burmese Mountain dogs, she would grab them by their heads and lick them silly.
Very bright and social dogs ... need a master with firm rules cause they will try to take over. Very trainable .... perfect for rambunctious boys ... loves active playing. Lots of fun memories. My Carin had bad allergies and a form of epilepsy called "star gazing syndrome" ... i swear that dog could see ghosts and even snap at them.
I've been binding a few Cairn videos,and all I can say is among Cairns, my old dog has to be the least inteligent of its kind. He could be clever on occasion, he hid a napkin collection from my mother's hovering for months (he used to collect all napkins we had during parties and then would spend time tearing them apart), but my dad was not a good dog owner and let him become the "owner" of the house, which is not a good thing to do with a Cairn, they become quite bossy. But, he was an amazing little guard dog for 4-10 year old me, I've had him as a pillow when I was sick and he would chase away other animals who he deemed could threathen me.I was likely the runt of the litter to him. I miss him. I was 10 when I discovered I had dog fur allergies and we gave him away. He was 6 when he was given to a new home and a family and he lived until 16.
keeps her engaged, active and switched on - and as you can see, she is very happy. Giving her a big treat for no work doesn't really give her any incentive to use her intelligence, and is ultimately less rewarding. I learned from the puppy trainer that small rewards and plenty engaging activity makes for a happy dog.
I am sorry to hear this. Rest in peace, Shona. My chihuahua mix dog died in April. In the past, my vet recommended a Cairn for me. How did you find your Shona? How do you think I should find a Cairn?
Hi, my experience with Shona was that she was a very intelligent dog, but a bit like a strong willed toddler, she needed gentle and consistent guidance and training, and a clear, regular daily routine. She trained me as much as i trained her. She was energetic as a puppy and as a young dog, verging on excitable, and very obsessed with food, so i had to dog proof the kitchen. She loved having an open crate with her bed in, under my desk, so she could go sleep in this snug den during the day, but at night she preferred sleeping on my bed. She had an amazing sense of empathy, thousand expressions on her face, and followed me everywhere. On walks, she had to be on a lead, cos cairns have a strong instinct to chase anything that runs, or follow their nose if they smell food. Up in the hills, she'd walk off lead, and she'd stay maybe 20 meters ahead of me, with good recall if she knew i had a tasty treat in my pocket. In her older years she mellowed into a really great dog, intelligent, loving and gentle. She was a great dog to have as my children grew up. I miss her hugely. Despite her food obsession, which could make her a little mischievous, she was a pure joy, and a loving companion.
That look be like: Well? Make my life easier, don't just sit there explain me how to do it 😂
They are so smart. Sometimes too smart for their own good. Definitely the smartest dogs we’ve ever owned.
Mine i gave up just before a flood he sensed was gonna happen
@@LianSmith-e8eSo sorry.
We had a Cairn many many years ago - she was lovely! We used to have a bag of toffees on a Sunday afternoon for a kind of treat when we were kids which we used to leave on the hearth for us all to help ourselves - and so did she! But she was SO intelligent and gentle; she’d only ever take just ONE toffee from the bag, (just like a human without tearing it) place it between her paws and lie down and lick it and lick it until it was gone! Only then would she gently go for another! Unlike many other dogs that would have torn the bag of sweets to bits and got them all over the floor - she simply joined in and ‘shared’ them with us as a family.... I was thinking of her the other day, and I cried a whole hour sobbing my heart out just thinking of her, and she’s been gone for more than 50 years!!
That's a beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing. 🌻
I have Australian Terriers but you can certainly see the Cairn influence in them
I couldn't wish for a happier, enthusiastic or more lively companion than my Cairn terrier. She makes me laugh every single day and fills the house with personality. There's never a dull moment!
she's pretty quick to look at her human for assistance. if that's not intelligence, i don't know what is. :D
Cairns are wonderful, and smart!!
We had our Lucy for 14 years. She grew up with our boys. Best dog ever.
My dog in the video here is 12 and still behaving like a young dog 🐾🐾. Cairns are wonderful little dogs ❤
My Cairn is the smartest dog I've ever had. I'd be lost without her.
Our cairn is 7 she’s beautiful and naughty
Such fun and crazy for digging up the garden
Happy days 👍
My Cairn, was so smart. I could train her to do anything. She was amazing. Just like your baby!❤️
I have two cairn terriers. I adore them.
the fact she makes sure the green things are well out of the way is so cute and funny
I have a 15 weeks old Cairn terrier. Bred by my sister. She's a brindle. Pretty stubborn though but very friendly. Loves people.
15 weeks!!! You have many days of fun ahead!
These Cairns are the most stubborn beings I’ve ever encountered but cute as all hell & so worth it!!
Beautiful, we just lost our little guy "Buddy" 3 weeks ago. He was the same color as this little Cairn, they are so smart and personable we just love em.
Sorry to hear your sad news. Wishing you many happy memories.
So sorry for your loss. We also lost one of our girls in January also. Truly heartbreaking. It was so sudden it devastated us. So sorry for you. We will be united with them again one day. Never to be parted again.
We lost our Ted last year ,
I miss him every day !
@@geraldhills41 I feel your pain. I’m sorry for your loss. They become more than dogs. They are true friends and touch our hearts. One day I believe we will see them all again never to be parted. They are too pure of heart not to be in heaven.
@@paulym5814 your comment is the best most reassuring thing I’ve ever read. ♥️♥️♥️
My Cairn responds to clap commands and eye contact.......too smart!!
that’s so interesting. my maltipoo only listens to my moms whistle but we got a cairn terrier a couple of months ago and she comes to claps more. these comments are fun to read because my dog can relate to them!
Mine too!! ❤❤
They very intelligent mine sensed was gonna be a flood in the house before it happen
My darling Wheaten Cairn, Hugo, developed diabetes & left us aged 10, last week. Oh, how I miss him!
I am so sorry to hear your sad news. Xxx
@@minipict1759 Thanks so much! He came everywhere with me!
Lovely video. We lost our cairn, Jethro, last month and watching these videos has been a great help. Yours has a lovely light coat which we haven't seen too many of. Thank yu for posting the video. L&G x
Thank you for your lovely reply. My cairn is now 12. Beginning to slow down (a bit). Still loves her long walks up in the hills, but maybe a wee bit less bouncy on the road home 🐾🐾
It hurts to lose a loved one. Cairns grab your heart and never let go. Thank you for sharing.
I lost my cairn about two weeks ago. She would have been 17 next month. And you’re right - these videos definitely help! So sorry for your loss. They are such special dogs.
My absolute favourite Dog. They are brave, intelligent loving and so loyal. Bless you Sweetheart 💗🐶🏡🇦🇺
Our boy is so clever, he can see how it's done once and he's got it. Other things, he observes for a bit to find the weak spot! We call him our doomsday prepper pup because he'd the most likely in our family to survive an apocalypse lol! We love him to bits.
Very smart. She is so beautiful. I love Cairn Terriers. I have had 3 in my lifetime. They live 15 years. My dog Scruffy is very curious and always wants to help. Thank you for sharing 😊
Reminds me of my dog. He's a Cairn terrier/chihuahua mix. The dog's smarter than many people I've met. I swear he knows English. He'll just 'understand' what I'm telling him about 85% of the time and complies with what I'm asking him to do. He was a pup and I was house-training. He once moved over the the pee pad on request... stopped in mid-squat. I really didn't expect it, but he shuffled over like a good boy. I didn't think dogs could BE so smart. I figured that was just stuff for the movies.
What a sweet, clever girl! Our little lad, Eric (after Eric Liddell, the flying Scotsman), loves puzzle treat toys. Cheers from Austin, TX
Eric is adorable! Where can I get this puzzle toy from?
Thank you for your lovely comment 🐾🐾
@@chenesewhite7266 hello. I bought the puzzle on Amazon.
Patiently persistent-- adorable-- mine loves puzzles! My daughter's lab wld toss it across the room-- 🤣😂🤣❤
I had a Wheaton Cairn Terrier for 14 1/2 years. She was so smart and what a sniffer she had! I bought her a new harness because her old one was getting tattered and ratty looking. She wore the new harness several time over a couple of weeks then one day she went over to the cabinet I had stored her old harness in the bottom drawer. I had never put her harness in the drawer before that. She began to scratch at the drawer and wouldn't stop. So I opened the drawer, she stuck her snout in the drawer and grabbed the old harness and dropped it at my feet. She wanted to go for a walk, using the old harness. She had not seen me place the harness in the drawer but she sniffed it out. True story. I miss her tremendously.
Clever dog ❤
What a good dog 🐾❤️🐾
Yes, she is. Now she's nearly 15, and still ready for anything, maybe a bit slower on walks, maybe sleeps a bit more, but still 100% the most wonderful companion.
2:49 I get that look from my Cairn terrier on a daily basis.
I'll be looking for another cairn soon. I love these little dogs. They have to be the fastest runners out of the small dogs. Unfortunately mines didn't like other dogs except for the 2 she grew up with. So going to a dog park was out of the question.
Lol!!! I hear you!!!! ♥️♥️
So true-- mine thinks she's a mastiff!
🤣😂🤣❤❤❤
Elle est très intelligente.faite lui un bisou de ma part.catherine.
My dog is a cairn terrier poodle and he had such a personality. Definitely has the brains of the terrier in him.
Poodles are very smart
I love my Jake, cairn terrier. he would do that.
So cool! Thanks for sharing 😇
My Cairn, Jedi-Master Willy-Gilly, could keep time in his head. Not just the daily clock for food and walkies, but got to know and protest the fall-back time change every autumn.😂 Then, in 2010, he spent 2 weeks waking me up by grabbing my right ankle through my bedsheets (he slept at the foot of my bed). I had no idea why until, after 2 weeks, I was sitting cross-legged ang noticed a lump below my ankle. Yup, Lymphoma,and when I pointed to it and asked him if this is what he was tellingme about, he came over bonked it, gave me the saddest look ever, and never woke me up again. He literally added 15 years to my life. ❤❤❤
A beautiful story.
Very smart !!
What a great dog treat toy, we had our Miel for 14 years, she loved all dogs her best friends were 2 Burmese Mountain dogs, she would grab them by their heads and lick them silly.
He is very brilliant 👏I had a cairn terrier too, he died.
Ahhh I'm sorry to hear your cairn is no longer with you. They are great little dogs. Sending you warm wishes.
Best dogs with the kids!
Very bright and social dogs ... need a master with firm rules cause they will try to take over. Very trainable .... perfect for rambunctious boys ... loves active playing. Lots of fun memories. My Carin had bad allergies and a form of epilepsy called "star gazing syndrome" ... i swear that dog could see ghosts and even snap at them.
My boy passed away in 2015. He knew the only reason my mom cooked liver was for him
I've been binding a few Cairn videos,and all I can say is among Cairns, my old dog has to be the least inteligent of its kind. He could be clever on occasion, he hid a napkin collection from my mother's hovering for months (he used to collect all napkins we had during parties and then would spend time tearing them apart), but my dad was not a good dog owner and let him become the "owner" of the house, which is not a good thing to do with a Cairn, they become quite bossy.
But, he was an amazing little guard dog for 4-10 year old me, I've had him as a pillow when I was sick and he would chase away other animals who he deemed could threathen me.I was likely the runt of the litter to him. I miss him. I was 10 when I discovered I had dog fur allergies and we gave him away. He was 6 when he was given to a new home and a family and he lived until 16.
Good p Zac p.
What a crewel trick to make your dog perform for a morsel.
keeps her engaged, active and switched on - and as you can see, she is very happy. Giving her a big treat for no work doesn't really give her any incentive to use her intelligence, and is ultimately less rewarding. I learned from the puppy trainer that small rewards and plenty engaging activity makes for a happy dog.
I have sad news. Shona, my beloved companion of 15 years, star of this video, passed today. Gently, peacefully. She will be deeply missed.
I am sorry to hear this. Rest in peace, Shona. My chihuahua mix dog died in April. In the past, my vet recommended a Cairn for me. How did you find your Shona? How do you think I should find a Cairn?
Hi, my experience with Shona was that she was a very intelligent dog, but a bit like a strong willed toddler, she needed gentle and consistent guidance and training, and a clear, regular daily routine. She trained me as much as i trained her. She was energetic as a puppy and as a young dog, verging on excitable, and very obsessed with food, so i had to dog proof the kitchen. She loved having an open crate with her bed in, under my desk, so she could go sleep in this snug den during the day, but at night she preferred sleeping on my bed. She had an amazing sense of empathy, thousand expressions on her face, and followed me everywhere. On walks, she had to be on a lead, cos cairns have a strong instinct to chase anything that runs, or follow their nose if they smell food. Up in the hills, she'd walk off lead, and she'd stay maybe 20 meters ahead of me, with good recall if she knew i had a tasty treat in my pocket. In her older years she mellowed into a really great dog, intelligent, loving and gentle. She was a great dog to have as my children grew up. I miss her hugely. Despite her food obsession, which could make her a little mischievous, she was a pure joy, and a loving companion.
And than my Carin would pee on it lol
Cairn. Not Carin.
I have 2 Carins: 1 year and 16 years, neither one has this kind of food drive. Maybe it’s because they eat raw. They are always saciated.
..Thea?
I wished i had a dog 😒
We lost ours just before a flood😂
It's not that smart, I'd have worked that out in well under 4 mins