Toxirn

The Toxirn brings together the playful nature of the Cairn Terrier with the spunky bravery of the Chihuahua to create an ideal companion dog that is perfect for any living situation. The brave little Cairn Terrier was bred to hunt prey between the cairns of Scotland and that is how it received its moniker. For hundreds  of years, this small dog has been a beloved pet of the Scottish people. In 1938, this compact breed skyrocketed in popularity when the iconic movie, The Wizard of Oz, was released in movie theaters. Dorothy, the main character, owned a feisty Cairn Terrier that she called Toto. The Cairn Terrier was also the breed of choice in the sitcom I Love Lucy. Little Ricky, the child star of the show, owned a Cairn Terrier named ‘Fred’. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1938 and it was entered into the Terrier Group. The Chihuahua is often called the ‘Taco Dog’. Originating thousands of years ago in Central America and Mexico, this tiny breed is believed to have been owned and bred by the Toltec civilization. The Aztecs also raised the wee canines as a food source and something to barter. These slight in size dogs also made ideal bed warmers and were also used for healing because it was believed that the pain and suffering of the person could be transferred to the dog. They were often cremated with their deceased owners as part of a funeral rite. It was believed that the rite exonerated the human’s sins for the afterlife. In 1904, the Chihuahua was officially entered into the Toy Group by the American Kennel Club.