Comparison: Cairn Terrier and Sealyham Terrier

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

Cairn Terrier
Photo: John, CC BY 2.0, source
Sealyham Terrier
Photo: Dr. Sabine Schumann, Public domain, source
Cairn TerrierSealyham Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategorySmall–
Height at withers28–31 cm–
Weight6–7.5 kg8.2–9 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, hard wiry coat, mostly white
  • Medium-sized, slightly rounded ears carried at the cheek
  • Oblong outline and a thick tail carried erect
CoatHarsh double coat; cream, wheaten, red, grey.Long, hard and wiry topcoat with a weather-resistant undercoat; all white or white with lemon, brown, blue or badger-pied markings on head and ears.
PurposeFrom the Scottish Highlands, hunting vermin among piles of stones (cairns).Terrier bred for work to ground; today a scarce companion with a distinctive look.

Breed page: Cairn Terrier · Breed page: Sealyham 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.