Cairn Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.

Cairn Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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General Details
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1900 AD
1937 AD
Temperament
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Traits
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Cairn Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Cream
Cream
Red
Red
Red Brindle
Red Brindle
Silver
Silver
Silver Brindle
Silver Brindle
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten Brindle
Wheaten Brindle
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
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