Cairn Terrier vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Japanese Spitz.
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1900 AD
1950 AD
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium to High
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-16 Years
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Cairn Terrier
Japanese Spitz
