Cairn Terrier vs Poodle
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Poodles.
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1900 AD
1200 AD
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
None to Low
None
Dander
None to Low
None
Drool
None
None
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Cairn Terrier
Poodle
