Cairn Terrier vs Dachshund
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Dachshunds.
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1900 AD
1400 AD
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-16 Years
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
