Cairn Terrier vs Danish-swedish Farmdog

Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Danish-swedish Farmdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Danish-swedish Farmdogs.

Cairn Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
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General Details
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
15-25 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Denmark
Origin Year
1900 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Traits
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Luxating patella
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Cryptorchidism
Glaucoma
Westie jaw
Krabbe disease
Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia
Portosystemic vascular anomaly
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dental problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Cairn Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Cream
Cream
Red
Red
Red Brindle
Red Brindle
Silver
Silver
Silver Brindle
Silver Brindle
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten Brindle
Wheaten Brindle
White and Black
White and Black
White and Brown
White and Brown
White and Fawn
White and Fawn
White and Tan
White and Tan
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