Comparison: Cairn Terrier and Skye Terrier

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

	Cairn Terrier	Skye Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Category	Small	Small
Height at withers	28–31 cm	25–26 cm
Weight	6–7.5 kg	–
Life span	13–15 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	Very long, low body, twice as long as high Long straight coat falling to both sides; prick or drop ears Black, grey, fawn or cream, always with black points
Coat	Harsh double coat; cream, wheaten, red, grey.	Double coat: short, soft, woolly undercoat and a long, straight, hard outer coat; black, dark or light grey, fawn or cream with black points.
Purpose	From the Scottish Highlands, hunting vermin among piles of stones (cairns).	Old Scottish terrier from the Isle of Skye, long and low; today a show and companion dog.

Breed page: Cairn Terrier · Breed page: Skye 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.