Cairn Terrier vs Maltese
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Maltese.
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Malta
Origin Year
1900 AD
-200 BC
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Cairn Terrier
Maltese
