Comparison: Cairn Terrier and Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier

Cairn Terrier and Irish Glen of Imaal 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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Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier
Photo: Томасина, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Cairn TerrierIrish Glen of Imaal Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomIreland
CategorySmall–
Height at withers28–31 cm–
Weight6–7.5 kg–
Life span13–15 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, low body, longer than high
  • Rose or half-pricked ears, thrown back at rest
  • Medium-length harsh coat in blue brindle or wheaten
CoatHarsh double coat; cream, wheaten, red, grey.Medium length, harsh with a soft undercoat; blue brindle (not toning to black) or wheaten.
PurposeFrom the Scottish Highlands, hunting vermin among piles of stones (cairns).Small, tough Irish terrier used on badger, fox and vermin; now a gentle family dog.

Breed page: Cairn Terrier · Breed page: Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier

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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.