Bull Terrier vs Cairn Terrier
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Cairn Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Cairn Terriers.
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
10-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1862 AD
1900 AD
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Low
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
14-15 Years
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
