Question: are cairn terriers and westies the same?
Answer: Cairn Terriers are in fact, one of the breeds used to 'create' the Westies. ... Looks wise, a Cairn Terrier may look like a westie, but they do not have the same standards. We like to say that the westies are a more 'refined' breed, they have a more precised breed standard and by standards, a more refined grooming look.