A Detailed Comparison of the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier.

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Bulldog Versus Cairn Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Bulldog and for the Cairn Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bulldog or the Cairn Terrier.

Bulldog versus Cairn Terrier

Bulldog versus Cairn Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bulldog is a small-sized dog while the Cairn Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Bulldog belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Cairn Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Bulldog versus Cairn Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bulldog to the Cairn Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier

Factor Bulldog Cairn Terrier
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 3/5
Height 12 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Dog Friendly 2/5 4/5
Intelligence 2/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Weight 40 to 50 pounds 13 to 14 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 1/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 3/5
Life Span 8 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Average Lifespan 10.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $3950 $1600
Price Range $2800 – $4500 $1475 – $1750
Temperament Score 71.6 percent 75.5 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • approved laboratory
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • HYPERURICOSURIA
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (GCL)
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 4 69
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 77 35

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bulldog in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Cairn Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Bulldog is 80 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Cairn Terrier is 86 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cairn Terrier is a better pet than the Bulldog. So, you should get the Cairn Terrier!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Bulldog versus Cairn Terrier

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are most different:

  • Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Cairn Terriers can tolerate cold weather.
  • Bulldogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments. However, Cairn Terriers can tolerate hot weather.
  • Bulldogs not very intelligent. However, Cairn Terriers are highly intelligent.
  • Bulldogs have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time. However, Cairn Terriers have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Bulldogs have a very high tendency to drool. However, Cairn Terriers do not have the tendency to drool.
  • The Similarities Between the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier

    The Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are very easy to groom.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Bulldog versus Cairn Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier.

    Bulldogs weigh 40 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Bulldogs are 12 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Cairn Terriers weigh 13 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Cairn Terriers are 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Bulldog versus Cairn Terrier

    The lifespan of Bulldogs is between 8 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Bulldogs is 10.0 years.

    The lifespan of Cairn Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Cairn Terriers is 13.5 years.

    Cairn Terriers live longer than Bulldogs.

    Bulldog versus Cairn Terrier

    Temperament of the Cairn Terrier Versus the Bulldog

    The Cairn Terrier has a better temperament than the Bulldog.

    This is because the temperament score for the Cairn Terrier is 75.5 percent while the temperament score for the Bulldog is 71.6 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 71.6 percent, the Bulldog has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 75.5 percent, the Cairn Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 141 Bulldogs and 53 Cairn Terriers.

    Price of Bulldog versus Price of Cairn Terrier

    The average price of the Bulldog puppy is $3950. The price of the Bulldog typically ranges from $2800 – $4500. However, the price of a Bulldog can be as low as $150 and as high as $45000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 828 Bulldog puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Cairn Terrier puppy is $1600. The price of the Cairn Terrier typically ranges from $1475 – $1750. However, the price of the Cairn Terrier can be as low as $650 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 132 Cairn Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Bulldog is more expensive than the Cairn Terrier.

    Bulldog Cairn Terrier
    Average Price $3950 $1600
    Price Range $2800 to $4500 $1475 to $1750

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Bulldog and Cairn Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Bulldog puppies or how many Cairn Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Bulldogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Bulldogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cairn Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Cairn Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Bulldog puppy or the Cairn Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Bulldog versus Cairn Terrier

    Adopting the Bulldog versus Adopting the Cairn Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Bulldogs and many Cairn Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Bulldog named Buford that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Bulldogs like Buford on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Bulldogs, Cairn Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Oscer is a Male Cairn Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Cairn Terriers like Oscer that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Lugnut is the name of another Bulldog (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Cookie is an adorable Male Cairn Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Bulldogs and Cairn Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Bulldogs and Cairn Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Bulldog versus the Intelligence of the Cairn Terrier

    Bulldog Cairn Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 77 out of 130 dog breeds 35 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 80 To 100 Repetitions Or More! Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Bulldog has an obedience intelligence rank of 77 out of 130 dog breeds. The Bulldog belongs to the `Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Bulldogs tend to learn new commands after 80 to 100 repetitions or more!.

    The Cairn Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 35 out of 130 dog breeds. The Cairn Terrier belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Cairn Terriers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Cairn Terrier is more intelligent than the Bulldog.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Bulldog versus Popularity of Cairn Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Bulldog is more popular with dog owners than the Cairn Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Bulldog is 4 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Cairn Terrier is 69 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Bulldog

    Popularity of Bulldog

    Popularity of Cairn Terrier

    Popularity of Cairn Terrier

    Year Bulldog Popularity Rank Cairn Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 5 61
    2014 4 69
    2015 4 70
    2016 4 70
    2017 5 69
    2018 5 69
    2019 5 72
    2020 5 73

    Health Problems of Bulldog versus Health Problems of Cairn Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Bulldog is prone to more genetic health problems than the Cairn Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Bulldog than for the Cairn Terrier.

    10 health tests are recommended for Bulldog while 4 tests are recommended for the Cairn Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Bulldogs and in Cairn Terriers.

    Bulldog Health Problems

    Bulldogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Bulldog puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Bulldog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Bulldog breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Bulldogs for:

  • approved laboratory
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • HYPERURICOSURIA
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Bulldogs here.

    Cairn Terrier Health Problems

    Cairn Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Cairn Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Cairn Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Cairn Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Cairn Terriers for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (GCL)
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Cairn Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Bulldogs and Cairn Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Bulldog Breed is Cystinuria problems.

    This is because the Bulldog ranks 1 out of 6 dog breeds for Cystinuria problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 353 Bulldogs, 26 of them had Cystinuria problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Bulldogs, and how common these diseases are in Bulldogs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Cystinuria problems: Rank 1 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems: Rank 2 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 2 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia problems: Rank 2 out of 4 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 4 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 4 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 8 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 35 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 35 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 99 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 131 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Cairn Terrier Breed is Patella problems.

    This is because the Cairn Terrier ranks 47 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 282 Cairn Terriers, 9 of them had Patella problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Cairn Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Cairn Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Patella problems: Rank 47 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 87 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 118 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 146 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Bulldog and in Cairn Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier:

    Disease Bulldog Rank Cairn Terrier Rank
    Cystinuria problems 1 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems 2 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 2 out of 198 dog breeds 118 out of 198 dog breeds
    Tracheal Hypoplasia problems 2 out of 4 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 4 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 4 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Baer Hearing Test problems 8 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Advanced Cardiac problems 35 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 35 out of 145 dog breeds 47 out of 145 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 99 out of 115 dog breeds 87 out of 115 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 131 out of 182 dog breeds 146 out of 182 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bulldog versus Cairn Terrier

    Bulldogs can be left alone only for a short time.

    Cairn Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Bulldogs shed more than Cairn Terriers?

    Bulldogs shed moderately.

    Cairn Terriers shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Bulldog or the Cairn Terrier

    Bulldogs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Cairn Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bulldog or the Cairn Terrier?

    Bulldogs are very easy to groom.

    Cairn Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Bulldog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Cairn Terrier?

    Bulldogs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Cairn Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Bulldogs Bark and Howl? What about Cairn Terriers?

    Bulldogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Cairn Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Cairn Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Cairn Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bulldog vs. Cairn Terrier

    Bulldogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Cairn Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Cairn Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bulldogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Cairn Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bulldog or the Cairn Terrier?

    Bulldogs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Cairn Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Bulldogs good family dogs? What about Cairn Terriers?

    Bulldogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Cairn Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Bulldogs and Cairn Terriers?

    Bulldogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Cairn Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Bulldog Easier to Train than the Cairn Terrier?

    Bulldogs are fairly easy to train.

    Cairn Terriers are not easy to train.

    Is the Bulldog Better for Apartment Owners than the Cairn Terrier?

    Bulldogs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Cairn Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bulldog or the Cairn Terrier?

    Bulldogs are very good for new dog owners.

    Cairn Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Bulldog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Bulldog that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Bulldog:

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier (68 percent match with Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Cairn Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
  • Valley Bulldog (75 percent match with Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Cairn Terrier vs Valley Bulldog.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cairn Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cairn Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Cairn Terrier:

  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (81 percent match with Cairn Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Bulldog vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Bulldog and how the Cairn Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Bulldog and of the Cairn Terrier to other breeds:

    Bulldog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Bulldog versus Border Collie     Bulldog versus Pomsky     Bulldog versus Silky Terrier     Bulldog versus Doberman Pinscher     Bulldog versus Coton de Tulear     Bulldog versus Australian Terrier     Bulldog versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Bulldog versus Schnoodle     Bulldog versus Gordon Setter     Bulldog versus Standard Poodle     Bulldog versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Bulldog versus Labrador Retriever     Bulldog versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Bulldog versus Tibetan Mastiff     Bulldog versus German Longhaired Pointer     Bulldog versus Sloughi     Bulldog versus Labrador Retriever     Bulldog versus Harrier     Bulldog versus Frenchton     Bulldog versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Bulldog versus Black Mouth Cur     Bulldog versus Boykin Spaniel     Bulldog versus Barbet     Bulldog versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Bulldog versus Cesky Terrier     

    Cairn Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Cairn Terrier versus Pomapoo     Cairn Terrier versus French Spaniel     Cairn Terrier versus German Longhaired Pointer     Cairn Terrier versus English Toy Spaniel     Cairn Terrier versus Standard Poodle     Cairn Terrier versus Dalmatian     Cairn Terrier versus Korean Jindo Dog     Cairn Terrier versus Goldador     Cairn Terrier versus Papipoo     Cairn Terrier versus Maltipoo     Cairn Terrier versus Bull Terrier     Cairn Terrier versus Belgian Tervuren     Cairn Terrier versus Pomapoo     Cairn Terrier versus Cane Corso     Cairn Terrier versus Irish Water Spaniel     Cairn Terrier versus Papillon     Cairn Terrier versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Cairn Terrier versus Whippet     Cairn Terrier versus Whoodle     Cairn Terrier versus American Bulldog     Cairn Terrier versus Bluetick Coonhound     Cairn Terrier versus Australian Cattle Dog     Cairn Terrier versus Pug     Cairn Terrier versus Cockapoo     Cairn Terrier versus Barbet     

    Conclusion: Bulldog versus Cairn Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Bulldog and the Cairn Terrier better suits you and your family.