Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Toto Dog or American Gentlemen?

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Name	Cairn Terrier	Boston Terrier
Origins	Scotland	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	69	21
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Toto Dog Cairn	American Gentlemen Boston Bull Terrier Boxwood Boston Bull
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? Is the Cairn Terrier bigger than the Boston Terrier breed? Is a Cairn Terrier smaller than a Boston Terrier?	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)	17.5 pounds (8.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? Is a Cairn Terrier taller than a Boston Terrier?	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	16 inches (40.5 cm)

Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Cairn Terrier and Boston Terrier?	$700-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier?	Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Boston Terrier is quite easy to get.

Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier smarter? Which is best? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier 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.
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Trainability Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier trainability comparison. What's the difference between Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier?	Cairn Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier?	Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? 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.	Boston Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Courageous Intelligent Fearless Assertive	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Aggressive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier?	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Boston Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier?	High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier social needs comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier?	Cairn Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier? Which can be better for hunting?	Cairn Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier?	A lot: Cairn Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks. 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 Boston Terrier?	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 Boston Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier 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.	Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier?	Cairn Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Boston Terrier dogs 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 Terrier vs Boston Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cairn Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Boston Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Cairn Terrier more dangerous than a Boston Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier?	Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Boston Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier 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)	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Patellar Luxation Allergies Deafness Cherry Eye Brain Tumors Megaesophagus Reverse Sneezing
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier?	Frequent The Cairn Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Boston Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Cairn Terrier and Boston Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Cairn Terrier and Boston Terrier?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cairn Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Boston Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier energy level comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cairn Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Boston Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier?	Cairn Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boston Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? Does the Cairn Terrier breed eat more than the Boston Terrier breed?	0.5 to 1.5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Boston Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier coat comparison:	Waterproof	Fine
Colors What are the original Cairn Terrier and Boston Terrier color? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier color comparison:	Black Gray Red Cream Silver Brindle Wheaten	Black White Brindle Seal
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? Do Cairn Terrier dogs shed more than Boston Terrier dogs?	Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs shed moderately. 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 Boston Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier?	The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Boston Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cairn Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Boston Terrier dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Boston Terrier dogs are 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 Boston Terrier?	Cairn Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Boston Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier? Can a Cairn Terrier and a Boston Terrier be friends? Do Cairn Terrier dogs get along with Boston Terrier dogs?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Boston Terrier dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier?	Yes Cairn Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier 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.	Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Cairn Terrier or Boston Terrier? 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier?	Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boston Terrier 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.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Cairn Terrier and Boston Terrier have? Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier litter size comparison:	2-10 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Cairn Terrier vs Boston Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs 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	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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