Cairn Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Patterdale Terriers.
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1940 AD
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
11-13 Years
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Cairn Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
