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[quote=Anonymous]Cairn Terrier, or any of the other wiry terrier breeds (Norwich, Norfolk, Irish).

I grew up with a Cairn. Very little shedding and next to no grooming.  All you do is take a wire brush against the direction of hair growth (tail to neck) once per week.  No haircuts/dog groomer either.  It ruins the wiry coat.

Cairns love children, are gentle, are game to play fetch all day, are hardy for the area's cold and hot weather, and are big enough for a child to play with (unlike a toy dog) but small enough not to knock small kids over or send things flying off of the coffee table with their chairs.

Cairns are natural diggers, so you need to train them to get this out of their system outside and get a suitable dog bed that they can "nest" in.  They have been over-bred in "puppy mills," so it is very important to find one from a legitimate breeder or a rescue that is associated with a knowledgeable dog club.

Also note: West Highland White Terriers are NOT just white Cairns anymore.  They have been bred to have a fine, soft coat and they do shed and require grooming.  [/quote]

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