Comparison: Cairn Terrier and Norfolk Terrier

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

	Cairn Terrier	Norfolk Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Category	Small	Very small (toy)
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	One of the smallest terriers, low and sturdy Drop V-shaped ears folded forward close to the cheek Hard, wiry coat in red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle
Coat	Harsh double coat; cream, wheaten, red, grey.	Hard, wiry, straight and close-lying; all shades of red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle.
Purpose	From the Scottish Highlands, hunting vermin among piles of stones (cairns).	Small East Anglian terrier used on fox, badger and rats; today a cheerful companion.

Breed page: Cairn Terrier · Breed page: Norfolk 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.