Are Cairn Terriers a healthy breed?
Cairn terriers tend to have less health problems than many other breeds, but like any breed, they are not problem-free. For a good discussion of cairn health issues, please see Health Related Concerns on the Cairn Terrier Club of America website – http://www.cairnterrier.org/health/. The two most common health issues confronting the cairn are skin allergies, which usually can be controlled with proper flea control, grooming, and diet, and luxating patella, in which the kneecap can slip out of its groove. This is usually asymptomatic and is common in most small breeds of dogs, as is hip dysplasia in larger breeds.
