Cairn Terrier vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Rat Terriers.
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-18 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1900 AD
1800 AD
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-18 Years
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Cairn Terrier
Rat Terrier
