Cairn Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Cairn Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1900 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Cream
Cream
Red
Red
Red Brindle
Red Brindle
Silver
Silver
Silver Brindle
Silver Brindle
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten Brindle
Wheaten Brindle
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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