are cairn terriers known to bite when they grow up or snap?

Question

I just got one and would like to be reassured that they are not biters when they grow up. Thanks!!

Answer 1

If the dog is not biting now and you treat it right then it will not bite later. All dogs nip or grab on to your hand when they play but pets do not hurt you.

Terriers are wonderful faithful little dogs with very individual personalities

Terriers are very protective of their masters so if they dog feels you are threatened he will make a show of growling and showing his teeth.

I had a stroke about a year ago and my wonder calm nice terrier turned into a snarling snapping beast from H*ll when he thought the Emergency Ambulance people were trying to hurt me. He has never shows this sort of bravery or attacked anyone in his entire 10 years and he loved people but I know he knew I was very ill and he thought they would hurt me and take me away.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairn_Terrier

Have you heard of Grey Friars Bobby - a faithful little terrier who was taken in by a policeman - when the policeman died little Bobby laid on his grave every day for 14 years until he also died.

There is a statue for Bobby and he is buried next to his master.

http://www.greyfriarsbobby.co.uk/story/story.html

Answer 2

I've never met a dog I didn't like! I've owned many different breeds, a couple terriers. The word, 'terrier' means 'ground', or 'earth,' so they like to dig, and are interested in 'prey' that live in the earth.....also the reason many have short legs.
Each breed has its own uses, temperament, longevity and conformation(to the breed standard). Besides that, each dog within its breed has its own personality....and 'quirks.'
Personally, I believe that it's half 'Nature,' half 'Nurture.' Your Cairn will do some things all terriers do, but how and what you train it is really the most important thing...dogs live in the 'here and now.' It's up to you to set boundries, be sure to exercise your best friend(walks relieve excess energy; stress, boredom) and be the Alpha...'the leader of the pack.'...vital for terrier owners. Terriers are kinda hard-headed and great opportunists. They're not easy to train, but if you stay calm, yet assertive, he/she will get the message.....they are so smart!
Don't know how old your dog is, or if he/she was previously owned/treated, so I'm giving you my experiences.
Good luck and best wishes to you, Alpha!

Answer 3

Breed has nothing to do with biting. Any dog can grow up to be a biter. It depends on the training. Biting comes from poor training. If you don't know how to handle and train your dog you will have problems. If you can train your dog properly you will be OK. That goes for everything from Cairn to German shepards to chihuahua to rottweilers and pit bulls. If you're not sure how to train your dog seek out a professional trainer and have them help you.

Answer 4

A cairn who is raised correctly with firm and consistent, but gentle discipline, should have a great temperament. In general, they are great with kids, though kids do need to be taught how to treat the dog. They're very smart, quick to learn, but like a lot of terriers, tend to be diggers.

Answer 5

Your dogs nails could be no longer ordinary for somebody at a groomer to clip short sufficient for you as a results of fact he could have long quicks in his nails so they might desire to be trimmed extra often. you may clip them your self it quite is relatively no longer risky in any respect the only element that could ensue is you may speedy your dogs. in case you do he could bleed slightly it quite is all, and it quite is slightly frightening the 1st time which you clip inspite of the undeniable fact that it gets extra uncomplicated with practice. in case you do speedy him then there is products you need to purchase to end the bleeding. have faith me i quicked quite some canines as quickly as I first began. there is the thank you to tell once you're nearing the fast. there'll be a white form of bulls eye on the nail the place you clipped in case you look. in case you're heavily against doing it your self then maybe a dremel will help however the only element some dremel is that it quite is meant to be for rounding small bits so your dogs could have his nails clipped in the past you dremel. and if hes quicked identity say do no longer dremel.

Answer 6

All small breeds can become irritible in old age. But this particular breed is more interested in playing and will be better natured.

Answer 7

No they won't unles you make htem not like you or something >>

to ur other question ur puppy should be okay he probably just ate alot of food. my puppy does that

Answer 8

I think so, my neighbour just got that breed and I love dogs but I am scared of that one because everytime you stroke it it just lock its jaw onto your hand.

Answer 9

Oh PLEASE!!!!!!!!....get REAL!!!

ANY/EVERY dog can & WILL bite if you ***ALLOW*** it!!!
It's called *TRAINING*!!!

What ELSE don't you "get" about LIVE ANIMALS???

duh......poor little dog is DOOMED!