Cairn Terrier vs Dingo
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Dingo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Dingos.
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
14-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
20-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1900 AD
-1500 BC
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
0-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
14-16 Years
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Cairn Terrier
Dingo
