Cairn Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cairn Terrier	Alaskan Klee Kai
Origins	Scotland	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	69	210
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Other Names	Cairn, Toto Dog	AKK, Klee Kai, Miniature Alaskan Husky, Mini Husky
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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	American Canine Registry American Rare Breed Association Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$700-$1000	$1000-$1500

General Appearance - Cairn Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	10-23 pounds (4.3-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)	16.5 pounds (4.6.5 kg)
Height	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	13-17.5 inches (33-42 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	13-17.5 inches (37.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cairn Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai

Coat	Waterproof	Thick
Colors	Cream Red Wheaten Brindle Gray Silver Black	White Red Gray Black
Grooming	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Alaskan Klee Kai doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Cairn Terriers shed moderately.	Alaskan Klee Kais shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Cairn Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai

Temperament	Active Courageous Intelligent Assertive Fearless	Active Curious Loyal Territorial Agile Intelligent Quick
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Cairn Terrier's has great intelligence.	Average: Alaskan Klee Kai's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Cairn Terriers are easy to train.	Alaskan Klee Kais are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed.	The Alaskan Klee Kai is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Cairn Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Cairn Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Alaskan Klee Kais are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Cairn Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Alaskan Klee Kais need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Cairn Terrier is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Cairn Terriers are good watchdogs.	Alaskan Klee Kais are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Cairn Terriers are average defenders.	Alaskan Klee Kais are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Alaskan Klee Kai has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cairn Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alaskan Klee Kais have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cairn Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Alaskan Klee Kai is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Cairn Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Klee Kais have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	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.	Alaskan Klee Kais 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	Cairn Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Alaskan Klee Kais adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Cairn Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Alaskan Klee Kais tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Cairn Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai

Stranger Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Alaskan Klee Kais are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Cairn Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Klee Kais are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	Alaskan Klee Kais are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Alaskan Klee Kais are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Alaskan Klee Kai is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alaskan Klee Kais are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cairn Terriers are generally with other pets.	Alaskan Klee Kais are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Cairn Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Alaskan Klee Kais are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Alaskan Klee Kai 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 - Cairn Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai

Health Issues	Cairn Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Alaskan Klee Kais tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Cataracts Craniomandibular Osteopathy Cryptorchidism Glaucoma Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Microvascular Dysplasia Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Factor Vii Deficiency Hypothyroidism Vaccination Sensitivity
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Cairn Terriers are high energy dogs.	Alaskan Klee Kais have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Cairn Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Alaskan Klee Kais have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Cairn Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Alaskan Klee Kais are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3/4 to 1 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Klee Kai can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Alaskan Klee Kai has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Alaskan Klee Kai is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cairn Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai

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	2-10 puppies	1-3 puppies
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