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Name	Cairn Terrier	Silken Windhound	Papillon
Origins	Scotland	United States	Spain France Belgium
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Toto Dog Cairn	Silken	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon? Which is the smallest dog, Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	Small	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Silken Windhound? Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon weight comparison:	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon? Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon height comparison:	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon? Which is more expensive?	$700-$1000	$800-$1000	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon intelligence:	Smart: The Cairn Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon trainability comparison.	Cairn Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon? Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Courageous Intelligent Fearless Assertive	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon?	High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon social needs comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cairn Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Cairn Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon playfulness comparison:	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon?	A lot: Cairn Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Cairn Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Papillon indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Cairn Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	Cairn Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cairn Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon mouthiness comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon?	Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon health problems comparison:	Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cryptorchidism Glaucoma Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Microvascular Dysplasia Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA)	No data available	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Cairn Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Silken Windhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon lifespan comparison. How long do Cairn Terrier, Silken Windhound and Papillon breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cairn Terrier: 13 years	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cairn Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Silken Windhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon? Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon energy level comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cairn Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	Cairn Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon coat comparison:	Waterproof	Silky	Feathered
Colors What are the original Cairn Terrier, Silken Windhound and Papillon color?	Black Gray Red Cream Silver Brindle Wheaten	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon? Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon grooming comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon? Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or {name3 shedding:	Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon?	Medium ⏺ The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cairn Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon? Which dog is more friendly?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	Cairn Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon?	Yes Cairn Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Silken Windhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Cairn Terrier or Silken Windhound or Papillon? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon?	Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Cairn Terrier and Silken Windhound and Papillon have?	2-10 puppies	4-6 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Cairn Terrier vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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