Cairn Terrier vs Skye Terrier
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Skye Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Skye Terriers.
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
25-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1840 AD
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Cairn Terrier
Skye Terrier
