Cairn Terrier vs Xoloitzcuintle
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Xoloitzcuintle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Xoloitzcuintles.
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
9-30 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
5-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Mexico
Origin Year
1900 AD
-1500 BC
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
None to Low
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Bald
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Hairless
Cairn Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
