While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Cairn Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Golden Border Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Assertive
Fearless

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Tenacious
Trustworthy

Scotland

United States

Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Skye Terrier

Border Collie, Golden Retriever

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1500s

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Cream
Black
Brindle
Gray
Red

Fawn
Pied
Red
White

Cairn Terriers have medium-length coats.

Golden Border Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Wavy

A Cairn Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Golden Border Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Cairn Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Golden Border Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Cairn Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Golden Border Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Flea Allergy

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Weight Gain

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Cairn Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Golden Border Retrievers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Cairn Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Golden Border Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Socializing, Eating Snacks, Walking, Fetch, Playing, Running, Chasing, Barking, Snuggling, Walk, Play with ball, Jump, Run, Chew, Sniffing, Marking

Fetch

Cairn Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Golden Border Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cairn Terrier, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Border Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cairn Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Golden Border Retrievers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general Cairn Terrier should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Golden Border Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Cairn Terrier feed 1.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Golden Border Retriever feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Cairn Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Border Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cairn Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Border Retriever is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Cairn Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Golden Border Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Cairn Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Cairn Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Golden Border Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Cairn Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Golden Border Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Cairn Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Golden Border Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Cairn Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Golden Border Retrievers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Cairn Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Golden Border Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Cairn Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Golden Border Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.