Cairn Terrier vs Chow Chow
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Chow Chows.
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1900 AD
-150 BC
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Cairn Terrier
Chow Chow
