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Name	Cairn Terrier	Chihuahua	Chinese Crested
Origins	Scotland	Mexico	China
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Toto Dog Cairn	Csivava Chihuahueño	Crested Puff Chinese Crested
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested? Which is the smallest dog, Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chihuahua? Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested weight comparison:	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)	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)	4 pounds (2 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested? Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested height comparison:	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested? Which is more expensive?	$700-$1000	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested intelligence:	Smart: The Cairn Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested trainability comparison.	Cairn Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested? 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.	Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested? Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Courageous Intelligent Fearless Assertive	Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively	Playful Happy Alert Affectionate Lively Tempered Sweet
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.	Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested?	High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested social needs comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Chinese Crested 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.	Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Chinese Crested 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.	Chihuahua dogs 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. See more.	Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested playfulness comparison:	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested?	A lot: Cairn Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	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 Chihuahua breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested 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.	Chihuahua dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Chinese Crested dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	Cairn Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Chihuahua dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Chinese Crested dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cairn Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chihuahua bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested mouthiness comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested?	Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.	The Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested 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)	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering	Epilepsy Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth
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.	Rare The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Chinese Crested should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested lifespan comparison. How long do Cairn Terrier, Chihuahua and Chinese Crested breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cairn Terrier: 13 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested? Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested energy level comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cairn Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	Cairn Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	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 Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested coat comparison:	Waterproof	Fine	Silky Thick Double Hairless
Colors What are the original Cairn Terrier, Chihuahua and Chinese Crested color?	Black Gray Red Cream Silver Brindle Wheaten	Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested? Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested grooming comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested? Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or {name3 shedding:	Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	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.	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested?	Medium ⏺ The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested has an average 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 Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chinese Crested is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cairn Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested? Which dog is more friendly?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	Cairn Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cairn Terrier or Chihuahua or Chinese Crested?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested?	Yes Cairn Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chihuahua dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chinese Crested 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.	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.	Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua or Chinese Crested? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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 Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested?	Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua and Chinese Crested have?	2-10 puppies	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Cairn Terrier vs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested 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 1904 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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

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