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They're remaking "The Wizard of Oz" and being super strict about casting, especially for the role of Toto. It's a family flick but that story has got some intense stuff in it! There's witches and evil monkeys and a scary dark forest. They need a Cairn terrier who can handle that stuff. A brave Cairn terrier. A Cairn terrier with no fear. Toto hopefuls are therefore presented with a series of objects and obstacles, escalating in scariness from not-at-all scary to terrifying--scientifically proven to demonstrate a lack of fear. Any Cairn terrier who can make it through the entire gauntlet will proceed to the next stage of the audition process. The first object is a feather. We don't think this ...

bgolup, Flickr With so many puppy videos and so little time, we've gone the extra mile and begun cataloging some of the finest YouTube offerings, separating each collection by breed in a feature called Puppy Party! Today's round-up features the cuddly cairn terrier! Rum wants to get inside that box! ...

crystal.toney, Flickr Names: Knox (L), Oscar (R) Location: Douglasville, Ga. Ages: 2 and 3 Dog Breeds: Bull Mastiff and Cairn Terrier Favorite Treat: Deer antlers. Favorite Toys: Knox likes tennis balls, and Oscar is into socks. Likes: Knox loves ice, cuddling, and playing with Oscar. Oscar follows Knox around and sleeps with her or on her! They love each other. Dislikes: Knox hates baths, being told no, being ignored, and when the back door is closed. Oscar hates the sound of plastic bags and the vacuum. Congratulations to our submitter, crystal.toney. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...

Living in Monrovia, Flickr Name: Cairn Terrier Personality: Just like Toto from The Wizard of Oz -- perhaps the most famous cairn terrier of all time -- these pups' "courage, tenacity and intelligence" are hallmark characteristics of a "sensible, confident little dog, independent but friendly with everyone he meets," says the Cairn Terrier Club of America. The Dog Breed Info Center says the breed is "alert, animated, hardy... loyal, curious, cheerful, lovable and friendly." Grooming: The cairn terrier boasts a "weather-proof coat," says the Cairn Terrier Club of America, and a low-shedding one at that. Yet the coat "actually takes quite a bit of maintenance," claims the Dog Breed Info ...