Which is Better between the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound? A Very Detailed Review.

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Cairn Terrier Versus Pharaoh Hound: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound? 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 Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound 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 Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound 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 Cairn Terrier and for the Pharaoh Hound. 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 Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound.

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

Cairn Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound

Cairn Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound: Overview

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

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Pharaoh Hound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Cairn Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cairn Terrier to the Pharaoh Hound 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 Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound

Factor Cairn Terrier Pharaoh Hound
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 11 to 14 years
Weight 13 to 14 pounds 45 to 55 pounds
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Height 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.5 years
Average Price $1600 No Data
Price Range $1475 – $1750 No Data
Temperament Score 75.5 percent 81.8 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (GCL)
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 69 168
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 35 37

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cairn Terrier 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 Pharaoh Hound. 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 Cairn Terrier is 86 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pharaoh Hound is 84 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cairn Terrier is a better pet than the Pharaoh Hound. 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 Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound

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

  • Cairn Terriers can tolerate cold weather. However, Pharaoh Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Cairn Terriers have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy. However, Pharaoh Hounds have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time.
  • The Similarities Between the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound

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

  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound are not easy to train.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Cairn Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound

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

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

    On the other hand, Pharaoh Hounds weigh 45 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Pharaoh Hounds are 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Cairn Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound

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

    The lifespan of Pharaoh Hounds is between 11 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Pharaoh Hounds is 12.5 years.

    Cairn Terriers live longer than Pharaoh Hounds.

    Temperament of the Pharaoh Hound Versus the Cairn Terrier

    The Pharaoh Hound has a better temperament than the Cairn Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Pharaoh Hound is 81.8 percent while the temperament score for the Cairn Terrier is 75.5 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 75.5 percent, the Cairn Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 81.8 percent, the Pharaoh Hound has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound by measuring the temperaments of 53 Cairn Terriers and 55 Pharaoh Hounds.

    Adopting the Cairn Terrier versus Adopting the Pharaoh Hound

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Cairn Terriers and many Pharaoh Hounds 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 Cairn Terrier named Max (789) that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Cairn Terriers like Max (789) on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Cairn Terriers, Pharaoh Hounds are also available for adoption. For example, Ruffles is a Male Pharaoh Hound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Pharaoh Hounds like Ruffles that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

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

    Toto is the name of another Cairn Terrier (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

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

    The Intelligence of the Cairn Terrier versus the Intelligence of the Pharaoh Hound

    Cairn Terrier Pharaoh Hound
    Intelligence Rank 35 out of 130 dog breeds 37 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions 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 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 Pharaoh Hound has an obedience intelligence rank of 37 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pharaoh Hound belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Pharaoh Hounds tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Cairn Terrier is more intelligent than the Pharaoh Hound.

    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 Cairn Terrier versus Popularity of Pharaoh Hound

    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 Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Cairn Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Pharaoh Hound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Cairn Terrier is 69 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Pharaoh Hound is 168 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Cairn Terrier

    Popularity of Cairn Terrier

    Popularity of Pharaoh Hound

    Popularity of Pharaoh Hound

    Year Cairn Terrier Popularity Rank Pharaoh Hound Popularity Rank
    2013 61 160
    2014 69 164
    2015 70 171
    2016 70 168
    2017 69 174
    2018 69 172
    2019 72 161
    2020 73 180

    Health Problems of Cairn Terrier versus Health Problems of Pharaoh Hound

    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 Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Cairn Terrier.

    4 health tests are recommended for Cairn Terrier while 4 tests are recommended for the Pharaoh Hound.

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

    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.

    Pharaoh Hound Health Problems

    Pharaoh Hounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hounds for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pharaoh Hounds here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Cairn Terriers and Pharaoh Hounds

    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
  • 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 Pharaoh Hound Breed is Thyroid problems.

    This is because the Pharaoh Hound ranks 18 out of 115 dog breeds for Thyroid problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 220 Pharaoh Hounds, 18 of them had Thyroid problems.

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

  • Thyroid problems: Rank 18 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 60 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 69 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 86 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 184 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Cairn Terrier and in Pharaoh Hound and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound:

    Disease Cairn Terrier Rank Pharaoh Hound Rank
    Patella problems 47 out of 145 dog breeds 60 out of 145 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 87 out of 115 dog breeds 18 out of 115 dog breeds
    Hips problems 118 out of 198 dog breeds 184 out of 198 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 146 out of 182 dog breeds 86 out of 182 dog breeds
    Elbow problems Not Common 69 out of 144 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: Cairn Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound

    Cairn Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Pharaoh Hounds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Cairn Terriers shed more than Pharaoh Hounds?

    Cairn Terriers shed moderately.

    Pharaoh Hounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Cairn Terrier or the Pharaoh Hound

    Cairn Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pharaoh Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cairn Terrier or the Pharaoh Hound?

    Cairn Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Pharaoh Hounds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Cairn Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pharaoh Hound?

    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.

    Pharaoh Hounds 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 Cairn Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Pharaoh Hounds?

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

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

    Can Cairn Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cairn Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Pharaoh Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cairn Terrier vs. Pharaoh Hound

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

    Pharaoh Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Cairn Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Cairn Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Pharaoh Hounds can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Cairn Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Pharaoh Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Cairn Terriers good family dogs? What about Pharaoh Hounds?

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

    Pharaoh Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Cairn Terriers and Pharaoh Hounds?

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

    Pharaoh Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Cairn Terrier Easier to Train than the Pharaoh Hound?

    Cairn Terriers are not easy to train.

    Pharaoh Hounds are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Cairn Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Pharaoh Hound?

    Cairn Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Pharaoh Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Cairn Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Pharaoh Hounds are very good for new dog owners.

    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 Pharaoh Hound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pharaoh Hound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound:

  • Italian Greyhound (76 percent match with Pharaoh Hound). Here is our comparison of the Cairn Terrier vs Italian Greyhound.
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (75 percent match with Pharaoh Hound). Here is our comparison of the Cairn Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
  • Tibetan Spaniel (75 percent match with Pharaoh Hound). Here is our comparison of the Cairn Terrier vs Tibetan Spaniel.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Cairn Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Pharaoh Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Cairn Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound. 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 Cairn Terrier and the Pharaoh Hound better suits you and your family.