Cairn Terrier vs Irish Red And White Setter

Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Irish Red And White Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Irish Red And White Setters.

Cairn Terrier vs Irish Red And White Setter
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
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General Details
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
22½-26 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1900 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Traits
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Luxating patella
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Cryptorchidism
Glaucoma
Westie jaw
Krabbe disease
Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia
Portosystemic vascular anomaly
Cataracts
Von willebrand's disease
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Cairn Terrier
Irish Red And White Setter
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Cream
Cream
Red
Red
Red Brindle
Red Brindle
Silver
Silver
Silver Brindle
Silver Brindle
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten Brindle
Wheaten Brindle
Red and White
Red and White
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