Please note that our answers are based solely on our experiences with the Cairn.
Q: I already have a grown Cairn and would like a playmate for her, which is best to get as playmate for her, male or female?
A: In our experience its best to get the opposite sex, they seem to be less territorial with the opposite sex. However, if you get two at the same time that are litter mates, they usually have bonded since birth and either sex seems to get along. We always recommend in either case to spay or neuter.
Q: Should I leave my new puppy in his crate during the day while I am at work?
A: Absolutely NOT, puppies or even grown dogs should not be left alone in their crate for more than two or three hours at a time. We suggest a playpen covered with paper, with the crate inside. This way the pup can come out and play and use his crate for his security den. The crate should always be a safe haven, and never be seen by the puppy or adult dog in a negative way.
Q: I just lost my Cairn who was in our family for 14 years, I want another, should I get a different color than mine was so that it won’t remind me of the one I lost?
A: If you have recently lost a dog that was a part of your family, you really need to go through and complete the grieving process and deal with the loss before you introduce a new puppy to your family. Give it a little time; it’s not fair to you or the new pup. In most cases due to your loss, the new pup will just seem to do nothing right in your mind and will not measure up to the one you lost. Once you have dealt with your loss, we feel that you will be more accepting of a new puppy.
.jpg)
