Comparison: Cairn Terrier and Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier

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

	Cairn Terrier	Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom	Ireland
Category	Small	–
Height at withers	28–31 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	Long, low body, longer than high Rose or half-pricked ears, thrown back at rest Medium-length harsh coat in blue brindle or wheaten
Coat	Harsh double coat; cream, wheaten, red, grey.	Medium length, harsh with a soft undercoat; blue brindle (not toning to black) or wheaten.
Purpose	From the Scottish Highlands, hunting vermin among piles of stones (cairns).	Small, tough Irish terrier used on badger, fox and vermin; now a gentle family dog.

Breed page: Cairn Terrier · Breed page: Irish Glen of Imaal 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.