Boston Terrier vs Cairn Terrier
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Cairn Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Cairn Terriers.
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
10-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1870 AD
1900 AD
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
14-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Boston Terrier
Cairn Terrier
