Lochrin Cairn Terriers would be pleased to discuss your interest in being the owner of a Lochrin Cairn Puppy.  Bringing a puppy into your home is an exciting time, and often somewhat overwhelming, for yourself and the puppy!!  When you purchase a Lochrin Cairn Puppy, we are happy to help out with answering your queries, assisting in solving your problems or just to hear the exploits of your new "baby".   We sell our puppies complete with an information sheet on how to get through those first few weeks, tips on grooming, toilet training, discipline, teething, etc.  We also provide a diet sheet and care sheet, and we are only a phone call away for any other help or advice you may need.  Our puppies are vaccinated, wormed, vet checked and tested for PSS (Portal Shunt) at 7 weeks - for more information please read our Cairn Health Page.  We also offer a Cairn Grooming Service (prices on application), and a special boarding service, exclusively for our puppy owners.    Many of our customers have returned to purchase a second puppy from us to provide a friend for their first Cairn.  (They have been so delighted with their Cairn's wonderful temperament, and how quickly they have become "one of the family".)     Prospective puppy buyers often have lots of questions about owning a Cairn of their own.  Here are some of those most frequently asked -   Which is best - male or female? Both make great pets.  Some of our girls tend to be more independant, whereas boys are often more anxious to please.  However, both are fun loving, inquisitive and playful.  We always recommend that both sexes are spayed or neutered.  Also two cairns living together should always be male and female. Do cairns get on well with children? Cairns love children, especially when they are brought up with them.  Children should be taught that dogs have feelings and need to be treated with respect.  Our cairns were brought up with my four children and there was never a problem.  Cairns are great with all ages.  They adapt very well to new situations.  I would not, however, leave any dog alone with a baby or very young child.   Will they bark much? Cairns are not typically yappy. but they should not be allowed to continuously bark unchecked.  They are usually good watchdogs and will enthusiastically announce visitors.  As with all dogs, teaching them manners at a young age makes for a nicer cairn to have around. Do they dig? Some individuals will tend to dig if they are bored and left alone for hours with nothing to do or no stimulation.  They like lots of walks, lots of company, lots of toys and big bones to chew to keep them happy.   What age can I take my puppy home? Somewhere between 8 and 10 weeks of age.  We like to be certain that the pups are mature enough to leave their mum and littermates.  We also like them to be eating well and showing some independance.  When you bring your puppy home, he/she will have had their first vaccination, and you will need to organise with your Vet to have the second vaccination done.  During this period it is not advisable to take your puppy out until the vaccinations have taken effect.  Please be advised by your Vet as to when this should be. Are older dogs available? Occasionally we have older dogs who we are trying to place into new homes.  Generally these older ones sell for a little less than a puppy.  Because cairns adapt so well to new situations you need not worry that they will not fit in with your family.  Every single "adoption" of our older dogs has been highly successful.  Please ask us if there are any older ones coming up soon.  Sometimes we know in advance when something will be available.     Can I breed from my dog? Our dogs are sold on the understanding that they are pets and companions and are not to be bred from or sold on to Pet Shops, dealers or shipped overseas.  It is for this reason that our precious puppies are registered on the VCA Limited Register to give them some protection against unscrupulous practises.  If, however, you would like to experience having a litter, we sometimes sell female pups on "breeding terms".  In this way your family can have the great experience of having a litter and also getting your own bitch for free!  Please inquire and we will give you full details.
After a hard day's play "Hawk" is  tucked up in bed and dreaming of tomorrow's adventures.
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