Cairn Terrier vs Sheltie
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Shelties.
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1909 AD
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
None to Low
High to Very High
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-14 Years
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Cairn Terrier
Sheltie
