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Cairn Terrier Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

Cairn Terrier traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

Cairn Terrier dog
  • API trait row: Cairn Terrier
  • Weight range: 13.0-14.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: drools less, sheds less, more protective

Cairn Terrier traits

TraitCairn Terrier
Good with children3/5
Good with other dogs3/5
Shedding2/5
Grooming needs2/5
Drooling1/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers3/5
Playfulness4/5
Protectiveness4/5
Trainability3/5
Energy3/5
Barking4/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
Cairn Terrier
small size, light grooming		$380/yr$180/yr$41/mo$1,052/yr

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