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[Meggie]

hahahaha what a deep grumble he has!!

[Lynn in TN]

Brad that was a great video. It got Kelly riled up she growled a little and barked a lot. I love how verbal they are too. I love all the different sounds and barks. Kelly has finally started getting verbal a lot in the lat 3 weeks and we love it.

[Newman]

Idaho Cairns, on 09 August 2011 - 11:49 AM, said:

Here's one from last Halloween that you might enjoy. This goes to show that if you are blond Snow White, you don't need multiple dwarfs for entertainment--a couple of Cairns do quite nicely when it's Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Play

Wow those are hairy

[Jeff N Oscar]

Just found this video on youtube and thought it was good information, especially for the comment about how a Cairn behaves when you call them, lol I don't feel so bad now when Jeff just sits in the yard like he doesn't hear, see or even know I am there!!

[Idaho Cairns]

This video, as I have mentioned before, so misrepresents the Cairn breed that I wish someone would have it taken off YouTube. No one unfamiliar with the breed could look and listen to this bunch of yappy dogs, listen to that Locust Valley Lockjaw description of Cairns and come away with an accurate or positive idea of what Cairns are really like. In their absolute WORST moments my dogs wouldn't make half the noise these obnoxious animals make. All I can think of when I see this awful video is "Boy I would hate to be her neighbor!"

[bradl]

Eh, I think it's a reasonable representation, particularly given a kennel situation. More ruckus than some; less than others.

To me it looks mostly like one particular young dog was taking exception to the photographer. Seems fairly typical to me. For sure, you don't want to visit my house. I can probably keep one or two quiet, but if all four are loose when you arrive - all I can tell you is wait five minutes and it will be calm again after the greetings are over.

Interviews are almost always a compromise as there is no way in a snippet to really go into the layers and dimensions (not to mention the exceptions and qualifiers) that typically apply. Producers usually want really short, self-contained snapshots and not the sort of hand-waving and if-but-then-sometimes-often-maybe-sorta that somebody like me would give 'em. Never mind my mumbly and rambling speaking style. Better they should talk to Angie :-)

[Idaho Cairns]

And I understand all of that as well as the editing that probably took place in the video. However, this video has been seen by over 170,000 viewers many of whom are, no doubt, searching for information on Cairn Terriers and I believe that circumstances or not, this gives a completely unrealistic view of the breed. If you listen to the background noise in the video it is incredible that the breeder did not note and explain the noise to the interviewer. I have had as many as three Cairns in my home and after the initial and very short ruckus attending a visitor, the noise ceases either on command or because the dogs understand that barking is a no-no. But, we have been here before on this video, I overreact to it, it is like pepper to my Cairn loving soul and causes me to involuntarily sneeze every time I get near it. Sorry Brad, I know you know the breeder and respect her--next time I will turn my head and politely throw up in complete silence.

[bradl]

Silence defeats the point of Cairn Talk

Hopefully we're not here to merely agree with each other all the time, but to share our experiences with the Best Little Pal. Opinions, like experiences, are bound to differ. Cheers!

[Lynn in TN]

I know how Idaho feel about this video. In some ways I will agree. But when I was thinking about getting a Cairn I was so grateful for this video. I was not turned off the breed by the barking at all. I wanted to hear a Cairn bark and see if it was a high pitch that I would not be able to bare, I understood why they were barking so much. Some people may not understand though and it might would turn them away from the breed. I will have to say it drew me to them even more. I agree with Brad that we are not on this forum to agree all the time, that is what makes it great and why I am on here every day. To learn from each of you. Thank you everyone for your opinions and knowledge of this wonderful breed.

[Jeff N Oscar]

Idaho Cairns, on 29 August 2011 - 07:42 PM, said:

This video, as I have mentioned before, so misrepresents the Cairn breed that I wish someone would have it taken off YouTube. No one unfamiliar with the breed could look and listen to this bunch of yappy dogs, listen to that Locust Valley Lockjaw description of Cairns and come away with an accurate or positive idea of what Cairns are really like. In their absolute WORST moments my dogs wouldn't make half the noise these obnoxious animals make. All I can think of when I see this awful video is "Boy I would hate to be her neighbor!"

LOL sorry to strike a nerve Idaho. I didn't find the barking annoying, it was just that one pup telling that camera man where he can stick his intruding camera haha, loved that, even told hubby how cute he was doing it. My Jeff would do the exact same barking, from the same distance if he was unsure of something or someone. UNTIL mommy moves closer to the object, then he gets all brave & Cairn like again!!

I would like to say that I AM ALLERGIC to Jeff .. never had allergy problems until I got him. It started with a stuffy nose, leading to a complete blockage of air. I finally went to an ENT and had allergy testing to confirm I was allergic to dogs. Not sure if their no/low allergy claim is accurate, but I do leave room for the theory of "his dog ways bring more pollen into my home, kick up more dust & mold spores in the home"... lol I have a hard time blaming my lil Jeff directly for my allergies.

[Jeff N Oscar]

Now that was hilarious and sad all at the same time.... I am still shaking my head

[Jeff N Oscar]

These are some of the things Jeff can do... however Oscar was a bit close to the treat he was working for, so his listening skills were challenged. He's still happy to give it a go.

[Idaho Cairns]

Wow, that Jeff has some tricks! What a pretty and lively little Cairn. Just love the videos. Don't know what to say about the grooming thing except Cairns ain't schnauzers and there goes the outer coat! Wow, that's a pretty Cairn too but I suspect a lot of Cairns get this treatment at the groomers.

[Lynn in TN]

I believe I'll pass on the grooming school!
I love the video of Oscar. He is so gorgeous.

[KShep]

Jeff N Oscar, on 01 September 2011 - 09:45 PM, said:

Now that was hilarious and sad all at the same time.... I am still shaking my head

I saw this online several months ago when I was researching. You should read some of the outrage from Cairn owners on the comments for these videos!

Jeff is wonderful with all of his tricks!! I need to work harder with Ripley. You have motivated me!