Cairn Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Irish Wolfhounds.
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
6-8 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1900 AD
-700 BC
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
6-8 Years
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Cairn Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
