Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Scottish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Scottish Terriers.
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
-55 BC
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
