Cairn Terrier kills baby rabbit

[BrokenCodex101]

I don't have a problem with your dogs doing this but why did you put it on the internet.

[djtabz]

its unfortunate for the little rabbit, but, thats what these dogs do. its their nature. can you really keep them from doing what they instinctively know? training may slow that instinct down but not gone. But on the side note. I wouldn't let my boys practice that.

[AnimalRightsUnited]

@djtabz itmight have been their nature living in the wild but they are not living a natural life and should not be allowed to do this

[MedKnight67]

@djtabz They're terriers and yes, that's what they were bred to do, however, a well trained dog is taught to control those instincts. Anyone that says different, doesn't know much about dog behavior or dog psychology.

[thefableddavid]

thumbs down for unnecessary and crappy music

[quinner2002]

@TheDjaliRodger

[foXclone]

Unfortunately this comment tells more about you then about ur dogs....

[AnimalRightsUnited]

I have 3 terriers and NEVER allow them to chase or kill any other animals its sheer and utter carelessness and stupidity, It teaches them to go for smal fast moving objects. LIKE CHILDREN! I detest irresponsible dog owners that get us all a bad name

[surleyguru]

@AnimalRightsUnited Prey drive is reserved for small animals. Animal aggression and human aggression are not at all linked.

[AnimalRightsUnited]

@surleyguru as a responsible owner of fox terriers I never allow my dogs to chase or hunt any animals it is sheer foolishness and encourages them to stalk and jump on small fast moving animals which in turn has caused dogs to attack small children for gods sakes everyone knows that.

[surleyguru]

@AnimalRightsUnited No only uneducated folks think that. A dog sees a small animal and a child completely different, damn everyone should know that.

[duffyandcuffy12]

cool song what's it called

[Lynske78]

@duffyandcuffy12

Aka the Junkies - Konijntje

[duffyandcuffy12]

@Lynske78 thank you

[hilesman]

my carin just dropped his ass mmmmmmmmm what a great smell

[FlamingFury5]

kill those dam pests. they damage crops and property by digging holes everywhere. who the hell cares if rabbits are cute?

[SAsgarters]

No offense intended, but rabbits being cute and crops being damaged both get filed under "Who gives a shit?"

[FlamingFury5]

well said

[AnimalRightsUnited]

@SAsgarters you get filed under IDIOT

[czbaby]

my carin just killed a rat and tore the head off , still havent found the head

[ourmanthejoker]

good job doggies! keep them varmits out!

[Lynske78]

Our 2 cairns and 2 cats are also one pack aswell. They even sleep together;), but when the cats start to run for one reason or another their instinct kick's in and they will chase them around.

But our cairns are not quick enough to catch an adult rabbit.

[MedKnight67]

I understand what they were bred for, however, it's not 'what Cairns do' unless they're allowed to.

Mine was a rescue and had a very strong chase instinct. In the beginning all he wanted to do was hurt my cats and any small animal. With patience and training they're all one pack now. My Cairn no longer chases any of the rabbits in the garden or squirrels.. he simply ignores them. Any dog with proper training can become well balanced and learn not to chase/kill. Just my 2 cents.

[Lynske78]

I think it's called a leash?

[MedKnight67]

Yeah, and that too! :D

Actually, my dog did live dragging around a 16ft lead until he was trained not to chase.

[surleyguru]

@MedKnight67 You cant train instinct out of a dog nice try though.

[MedKnight67]

@surleyguru You can't train the instinct out of a dog, but you can teach them self control and how to curb that instinct. My Cairn is proof of that. When I adopted him three years ago, he hated cats and small animals. It took work,consistency, and patience, but now he never met a cat he doesn't like.

[MedKnight67]

@surleyguru As far as small animals, I live in a rural area and we come across rabbits all the time.Sure he'd like to chase them, BUT he's trained not to and will sit there passively and watch them. So please don't tell me you can't train a dog to go against their natural instincts.

Your mindset about dogs and dog behavior speaks volumes of your character.

[gacysdad]

thats what terriers do

terrier means ratter

[SAsgarters]

Actually, the name refers to their use as hunting dogs in burrows and dens. Terrier comes from the word terra = earth.

[DevoVamp]

My female cairn (Suki) did that. It's sad, but it is their instinct, so there's not much you can do about it, is there? I've had 4 cairns, and she's the first one to have actually killed anything, and she's done it twice!  The other one was a baby squirrel.

[Soma81]

my moms male carin always trys he almost has a few times but someday he will and i tell my mom he will shes like poor squirrel but she knows thats what they are bred for

[yaimacutie]

my cairn catched a rabbit to but it was still alive and so we let it go...

[Lynske78]

Bastards!

[pejb83]

this would sound like a good raunchy strip club song, sounds sleazy and nasty

[Ponymad4321]

i agree with monty 2oo7. && what kind music is dat ?!!

[Lynske78]

Cairn Terriers Rule!!!!!

[monty2oo7]

narsty why put a video on youtube if u dont mind me asking

[0505sophie]

exactly and put music to it :S

[llamalover02]

They are so proud of themselvs! :D my cairn killed a mole...and at it..had to go to the vet...these dogs seem smarter somehow ;)