Rylee the Cairmal
by Christine Cepek
(South Fork, PA)
I love my Cairmal (Cairn Terrier Maltese mix). We're family of 6 including two dogs, one a Puggle and our newest addition is our Cairmal.
First off we choose her because we all have allergies and these wonderful dogs really don't shed and if they do it's very minimal. They are very playful we have a small yard and she's wonderful with it although I would highly recommend a fence because they bounce alot. Oh they are very bouncy and hop like a rabbit when they run.
She has been very easy to train. She is 6 months old now and listens very well. They are filled with energy, however they would easily adjust to a apartment with just a walk a day. They love to play and run around the house or outside but ours likes to wonder if not watched every second. She loves the kids but you may want to consider that they jump alot. She's in training now with a great trainer who says we just spoiled her a little and her jumping has slowed down now that she's getting older.
Our dog is 85% of the way full grown and she weighs 6 lbs very small and petite. Very friendly but on alert and guard when someone pulls into our driveway or walks up to our front or back doors. I wish I knew more about these wonderful dogs my parents are looking for one now and were hoping to breed them. They are wonderful...
