Comparison: Cairn Terrier and Czech Terrier

Cairn Terrier and Czech Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Cairn Terrier
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Czech Terrier
Photo: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Cairn TerrierCzech Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomCzechia
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers28–31 cm25–35 cm
Weight6–7.5 kg5.5–10 kg
Life span13–15 years12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Harsh double coat in cream to dark grey
  • Small fox-like head with pointed ears
  • About 30 cm tall, bushy tail carried up
  • Long, soft, slightly wavy grey-blue or brown coat
  • Beard and brows, low long build
  • Tail carried up and slightly angled, semi-long folded ears
CoatHarsh double coat; cream, wheaten, red, grey.Long, silky, slightly wavy coat; grey-blue or brown.
PurposeFrom the Scottish Highlands, hunting vermin among piles of stones (cairns).Created in 1949 by František Horák by crossing Scottish and Sealyham terriers for hunting in forests; FCI-recognised in 1963.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.