[Kisser]

We've just got a Cairn Terrier - he is now 9 weeks old and certainly lives up to his name - he is a little terror!! I knew it would be hard work, but it is actually a lot harder than I thought - mainly his biting whenever I tell him no. Looking forward to when he is 12 weeks so we can drain some of his energy off on walks.

We did a lot of research before choosing a Cairn and some trainers said to avoid them because they are stubborn (so true), but if you are consistent with what he can and can't do and don't let him push those boundaries hopefully he will grow up to be well adjusted.

If you do go for a puppy make sure you buy one from a home, a pup that is "socialised" and used to carpets, the washing machine, the tv, kids and other dogs is sooooo much easier than a dog that has lived outside in the shed, or in a pen, or in a barn etc with little contact with humans. We saw 3 litters; Jethro came from someone's home in Leyland with his mum, dad and his grandma as the breeders own pets.

I also would recommend puppy classes - Jethro goes on his in 3 weeks. It's less than £30 for a ten week course and we've been along to watch and the pups love it! Can't wait to take him. I've got a list of classes in the area if you want to PM me I can pass it on.