Beagle vs Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Beagle | Cairn Terrier | Norfolk Terrier |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 6 | 69 | 128 |
Reviews | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Rate |
Other Names | English Beagle | Cairn, Toto Dog | Drop-Eared Norwich Terrier |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1979 as a Terrier breed. |
FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. |
Breed Recognition | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers | No set |
Price | $500-$800 | $700-$1000 | $2000-$2500 |
General Appearance - Beagle vs Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier
Size | Small | Small | Small |
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Weight | Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg) | Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg) | 10-12 pounds (4½-5½ kg) |
Avg. Weight | Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg) | Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg) | 11 pounds (5 kg) |
Height | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) | Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm) | 10 inches (25 cm) |
Avg. Height | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) | Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) | 10 inches (25 cm) |
Hair & Care - Beagle vs Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier
Coat | Dense | Waterproof | Wiry Shaggy |
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Colors | Tan Red Tricolor White Black | Cream Red Wheaten Brindle Gray Silver Black | Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten Black |
Grooming | Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Norfolk Terrier requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level | Beagles shed moderately. | Cairn Terriers shed moderately. | Norfolk Terriers shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Beagle vs Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier
Temperament | Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving | Active Courageous Intelligent Assertive Fearless | Companionable Happy Selfish Confidence Intelligent Fearless Lovable Spirited |
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Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: Cairn Terrier's has great intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
Trainability | Beagles are easy to train. | Cairn Terriers are easy to train. | Norfolk Terriers are quite easy to train. |
Playfulness | The Beagle is a highly playful breed. | The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed. | The Norfolk Terrier is a playful breed. |
Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Cairn Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level | Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Cairn Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Norfolk Terriers are highly affectionate dogs. |
Social Needs | Beagles need a lot of social interaction. | Cairn Terriers need a lot of social interaction. | Norfolk Terriers need for social interaction is average. |
Barking | High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed. | High: The Cairn Terrier is a very vocal breed. | Average to high: The Norfolk Terrier is a vocal breed. |
Watchdog Ability | Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. | Cairn Terriers are good watchdogs. | Norfolk Terriers are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | Beagles can't provide protection for their territory. | Cairn Terriers are average defenders. | Norfolk Terriers are average defenders. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Norfolk Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Cairn Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Norfolk Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Cairn Terriers have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the Norfolk Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive | Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Cairn Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Norfolk Terriers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. |
Apartment Friendly | Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Cairn Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Norfolk Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Cairn Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Norfolk Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
Tolerates Being Left Alone | Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Cairn Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Beagle vs Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier
Stranger Friendly | Beagles are stranger friendly dogs. | Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. | Norfolk Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs. | Cairn Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. | Norfolk Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Beagles are average friendly towards cats. | Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards cats. | Norfolk Terriers are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs. | Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs. | Norfolk Terriers are dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Norfolk Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Norfolk Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Beagles are generally with other pets. | Cairn Terriers are generally with other pets. | Norfolk Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Cairn Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Norfolk Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Service Dog |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Boat Dog |
Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Norfolk Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Beagle vs Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier
Health Issues | The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Cairn Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Norfolk Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems | Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) | Cataracts Craniomandibular Osteopathy Cryptorchidism Glaucoma Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Microvascular Dysplasia Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) | No set |
Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-15 years | 12-15 years |
Hypoallergenic | No | Yes | Yes |
Energy Level | Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Cairn Terriers are high energy dogs. | Norfolk Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
Exercise Need | Beagles need quite a lot of exercise. | Cairn Terriers need quite a lot of exercise. | Norfolk Terriers need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need | Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Cairn Terriers don't need too much sleep. | Norfolk Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
Avg. daily food consumption | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average. | High: The Norfolk Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cairn Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Norfolk Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Stinkiness |
High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Norfolk Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Norfolk Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Beagle vs Cairn Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size | 2-14 puppies, average 7 | 2-10 puppies | 2-5 puppies |
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