Cairn Terrier vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Silky Terriers.
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1900 AD
1900 AD
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
None to Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Cairn Terrier
Silky Terrier
