Cairn Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Miniature Schnauzers.
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1900 AD
1888 AD
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-14 Years
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
