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Name	Cairn Terrier	Scottish Terrier	Schipperke
Origins	Scotland	Scotland	Belgium
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	69	58	110
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Toto Dog Cairn	Aberdeenie Scottie	Spits Spitske Spitzke
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Schipperke? Which is the smallest dog, Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Schipperke?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Scottish Terrier? Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke weight comparison:	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	19-23 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)	12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)	21 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)	15 pounds (5.6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Schipperke? Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke height comparison:	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	10-11 inches (25-28 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)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)

Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Schipperke? Which is more expensive?	$700-$1000	$800-$1000	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Schipperke?	Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Scottish Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Schipperke is easier than average to get.

Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke intelligence:	Smart: The Cairn Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Schipperke is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke trainability comparison.	Cairn Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Schipperke dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Schipperke?	Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Schipperke? 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.	Scottish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Schipperke? Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Courageous Intelligent Fearless Assertive	Playful Independent Alert Quick Selfish	Curious Independent Agile Intelligent Confident Fearless Faithful
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke?	High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Scottish Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Schipperke dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke social needs comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Schipperke dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cairn Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Schipperke 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Cairn Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Scottish Terrier 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.	Schipperke 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 Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke playfulness comparison:	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Scottish Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Schipperke is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke?	A lot: Cairn Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Scottish Terrier barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Schipperke barks none to minimal. 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 Scottish Terrier or Schipperke?	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 Scottish Terrier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Schipperke breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke 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.	Average: Scottish Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Schipperke 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 Scottish Terrier or Schipperke?	Cairn Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Scottish 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke?	Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Scottish Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Schipperke 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 Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke 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)	Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease Craniomandibular Osteopathy Scottie Cramp	No data available
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 Scottish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Schipperke should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke lifespan comparison. How long do Cairn Terrier, Scottish Terrier and Schipperke breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cairn Terrier: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Scottish Terrier: 12 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Schipperke: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke?	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 Scottish 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 Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Schipperke?	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Scottish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Schipperke breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke coat comparison:	Waterproof	Wiry	Fluffy Soft Thick
Colors What are the original Cairn Terrier, Scottish Terrier and Schipperke color?	Black Gray Red Cream Silver Brindle Wheaten	Black Red Silver Brindle Wheaten	Black Tan Blue Cream Brown Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Schipperke? Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke grooming comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Scottish Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or Schipperke? Cairn Terrier or Scottish Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Schipperke 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 Scottish Terrier or Schipperke?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	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 vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke?	Medium ⏺ The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schipperke 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 Scottish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Schipperke is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke Good With Comparison

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

Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke 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 Scottish Terrier or Schipperke? 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 Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke?	Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Scottish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Schipperke breed usually likes 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 Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke 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 Scottish Terrier and Schipperke have?	2-10 puppies	2-5 puppies	3-7 puppies
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Cairn Terrier vs Scottish Terrier vs Schipperke 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 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 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 Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers	No data available

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