Cairn Terrier vs Pug
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Pugs.
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1900 AD
-206 BC
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
None to Low
High
Dander
None to Low
High
Drool
None
None
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Cairn Terrier
Pug
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Cairn Terrier
Pug
