Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Fearless
Companionable
Assertive
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Agile
Lively
Selfish
Confidence
Outright
Tempered
Perceptive

Cairneses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Cairneses aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Choose a Polish Lowland Sheepdog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Poland

Havanese, Cairn Terrier

tibetan terrier, lhasa apso, puli

1990s

1500s

A Cairnese can have a litter of 2-10 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.

A Polish Lowland Sheepdog can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Cairneses are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Cairnese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Hip Dysplasia

Diabetes

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Eye
Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Blood Test
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Physical Examination

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

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Cairnese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Cairnese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

The Cairnese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Cairneses are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

The Cairnese is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Cairneses are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

The Cairnese is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.