Australian Terrier vs Cairn Terrier
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Cairn Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Cairn Terriers.
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-14 Years
14-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
10-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1820 AD
1900 AD
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
14-15 Years
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
