Cairanian

The Cairn Terrier is a small but sturdy working terrier that presents a compact and well-proportioned silhouette. Standing between nine and ten inches at the shoulder and weighing thirteen to fourteen pounds, this breed exhibits a hardy constitution that belies its diminutive stature. The body is slightly longer than it is tall, giving the dog a rectangular outline when viewed from the side. The Cairn possesses strong, moderately short legs with well-padded feet that are larger in the front than the rear, a characteristic that originally aided in digging among Scottish rock piles. The head is broad in proportion to the body with a definite stop and a strong muzzle of medium length. The Cairn Terrier's double coat is one of its most distinctive features, consisting of a harsh, weather-resistant outer coat and a soft, dense undercoat. The outer coat typically measures about two inches in length and has a slightly shaggy appearance without being overly long or soft. This breed comes in a wide variety of colors including cream, wheaten, red, grey, and nearly black, with brindle patterns being common and acceptable in any of these shades. Notably, solid black, solid white, and black and tan colorations are not permitted in the breed standard. Many Cairns display darker points on their ears and muzzle. The expression of the Cairn Terrier is often described as fox-like, with small, pointed, erect ears set wide apart and medium-sized, widely-spaced eyes that are hazel or dark hazel in color. The eyes are set beneath shaggy eyebrows that contribute to the breed's keen and intelligent expression. The tail is relatively short, carried gaily but not curled over the back, and is well-furnished with hair. Overall, the Cairn presents the appearance of an active, game, and hardy small terrier capable of the work for which it was originally bred.

The Pomeranian is a compact toy breed that presents an elegant yet sturdy appearance despite its diminutive size. Standing between eight and eleven inches at the shoulder and weighing between three and seven pounds, with the ideal show weight being four to six pounds, this breed packs considerable personality into a small package. The body is well-balanced and exhibits a square proportion when viewed from the side, with the length from the point of shoulder to the buttocks equal to the height at the withers. The Pomeranian carries itself with a proud, confident gait that reflects its bold personality, moving with good reach in the forequarters and strong drive from the hindquarters. The Pomeranian's crowning glory is its abundant double coat, which creates the breed's characteristic puffball appearance. The undercoat is soft, thick, and dense, while the outer coat consists of long, straight, harsh-textured guard hairs that stand off from the body. The coat is particularly abundant around the neck and chest, forming a distinctive frill or ruff that frames the face and extends over the shoulders. The hindquarters are heavily coated from the rump to the hocks, and the tail is profusely plumed, set high and lying flat against the back. The Pomeranian comes in all colors and patterns, including orange, red, cream, sable, black, brown, blue, white, parti-color, and many variations thereof. The head of the Pomeranian is fox-like in appearance, wedge-shaped when viewed from above with a moderately short, fine muzzle that balances with the skull. The eyes are dark, bright, medium-sized, and almond-shaped, set well into the skull and conveying an intelligent and alert expression. The ears are small, mounted high, and carried erect. The nose pigment is black in most coat colors but may be self-colored in brown, blue, and beaver-colored dogs. The overall expression should be bright and alert, contributing to the breed's animated and inquisitive appearance.