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The Hard Coat of the Cairn Terrier
Most folks who have never owned a hard coated dog are surprised to learn how they feel to the touch. I know we were.
We had Poodle mixes in the past, and as most folks know a Poodle is very soft. The feel of the Cairn Terrier's fur is rough and somewhat harsh. It's not a bad feeling, it actually kind of nice and comes in handy when they get wet because their coat dries very fast.
The have what is called a double coat. This means that they have a soft but dense coat underneath the harsh coat. This undercoat protects their skin from the weather.
I've read that Cairns can develop skin allergies if they are not groomed properly. We have not run into this issue yet, but any new developments in our Cairns lives will certainly be posted on this website.
Grooming a Cairn is quite different as well. You can read how I groom my Cairns in the related article, "Grooming a Pet Cairn Terrier (not for show dogs)".
I have also listed all of the grooming supplies I use in the related article, "Cairn Terrier Grooming Supplies You'll Need", and I mention what I found didn't work for me.
Filed under Grooming Cairn Terriers
