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I think Fiddles is as cute as cute can be! I named him after my friend's Cairn Terrier, Chester Fiddles Henry. Yeah, that's a mouthful, so we just call this little guy Fiddles! We pulled him out of Seminole County Animal Control after receiving a request from the administrator, Mary Beth. She tries so hard to find home for the animals there and frequently calls us. It is our joy to help when we can. And Fiddles will be a joy to you when you meet him!!!

09/28 Foster Update: Fiddles is an absolute joy. He is a happy, happy soul who loves to be next to me. He is housebroken, great with people, great with my other dogs, great with my mom's cat, and did great with kids at the adoption event today. He has not exhibited any behavioral issues. In fact, he and my dog Sundae were eating out of the same bowl tonight...you don't see that very often. He doesn't really shed, as he has hair and not fur; however, his coat requires monthly grooming because of this. Check out the cute little video (right below) of him playing with his favorite rope that Judy made me take for him. As I'm writing this, he's sleeping at my feet with his favorite rope toy right next to him. Speaking of sleeping, this little guy does not sleep in a dog bed. He sleeps in bed, under the covers; so this isn't the dog for you if you think dogs shouldn't sleep in bed with people. This is pretty normal for terriers, as they love to burrow. He could snuggle and sleep all day if you let him, which I think is so cute. This little guy is a perfect little dog, and I won't settle for anything but the very best home for him!



According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, this dog, known since 1500, was first publicly presented in 1909 and became popular after 1930. The Cairn is one of Scotland's original Terriers, probably a contributor to today's Scottish, West Highland White and Skye Terrier breeds. Named for the piles of small stones used to mark Scottish farm borders and graves, the Cairn Terrier's job was to rout small animals from their lairs in these stone piles. Though used for such purposes for centuries, the Cairn Terrier is now primarily a companion dog. He also excels at Terrier (Go-To-Ground) trials. Everyone remembers a Cairn called "Toto" in the film "The Wizard of Oz." Some of the Cairn's talents are hunting, tracking, watchdogging, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.
The Cairn Terrier is a spirited, hardy, restless little busybody - a big dog in a small dog's body. Alert, loyal, merry, lovable and mischievous. They are somewhat independent, but friendly. Females tend to be more independent than males and some breeders feel that males are more affectionate. They are very curious, fearless and bold. They are easily trained and like to do tricks. Naturally patient with children and very playful. Cairns adapt well to their new homes. They are sensitive, and need firm, but not harsh, training and discipline. Without attention and training, the Cairn can become destructive and/or bark excessively. Cairns like to dig searching for vermin, so it is not wise to leave them unsupervised in a landscaped yard! This breed can be a chaser and should not be left off its lead in an unsecured area. Never leave a Cairn tied out, as he may fight larger dogs to protect his turf, sometimes with tragic consequences.