American Staffordshire Terrier vs Cairn Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Cairn Terrier
Origins	United States	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	83	69
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Other Names	Amstaff, Stafford, Staffy	Cairn, Toto Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	No set	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
Price	$800-$1000	$700-$1000

General Appearance - American Staffordshire Terrier vs Cairn Terrier

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	62 pounds (27.5 kg)	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)
Height	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Hair & Care - American Staffordshire Terrier vs Cairn Terrier

Coat	Fine	Waterproof
Colors	Brown Blue White Black	Cream Red Wheaten Brindle Gray Silver Black
Grooming	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	American Staffordshire Terriers shed none to minimal.	Cairn Terriers shed moderately.

Characteristics - American Staffordshire Terrier vs Cairn Terrier

Temperament	Attentive Devoted Loyal Intelligent Courageous Friendly Tenacious	Active Courageous Intelligent Assertive Fearless
Intelligent Rank	Smart: American Staffordshire Terrier's has great intelligence.	Smart: Cairn Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	American Staffordshire Terriers are easy to train.	Cairn Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed.	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	American Staffordshire Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Cairn Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	American Staffordshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cairn Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	American Staffordshire Terriers are a social breed.	Cairn Terriers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally.	High: The Cairn Terrier is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	American Staffordshire Terriers are average watchdogs.	Cairn Terriers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	American Staffordshire Terriers are average defenders.	Cairn Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	American Staffordshire Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cairn Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	American Staffordshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Cairn Terriers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	American Staffordshire Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Cairn Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	American Staffordshire Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Cairn Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	American Staffordshire Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cairn Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	American Staffordshire Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Cairn Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - American Staffordshire Terrier vs Cairn Terrier

Stranger Friendly	American Staffordshire Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	American Staffordshire Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Cairn Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	American Staffordshire Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	American Staffordshire Terriers are not dog-friendly.	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	American Staffordshire Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Cairn Terriers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes American Staffordshire Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cairn Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - American Staffordshire Terrier vs Cairn Terrier

Health Issues	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cairn Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	Cataracts Craniomandibular Osteopathy Cryptorchidism Glaucoma Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Microvascular Dysplasia Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	American Staffordshire Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Cairn Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	American Staffordshire Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Cairn Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	American Staffordshire Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Cairn Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler.	The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - American Staffordshire Terrier vs Cairn Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-10 puppies	2-10 puppies
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