Affenpinscher vs Cairn Terrier
Compare the Affenpinscher to the Cairn Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Affenpinschers and Cairn Terriers.
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-14 Years
14-15 Years
Height
9½-11½ Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
6½-13¼ Pounds
10-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1900 AD
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
14-15 Years
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier
