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
Origins	England	Scotland	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	6	69	128
Reviews	4	3	0
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Other Names	English Beagle	Cairn, Toto Dog	Drop-Eared Norwich Terrier
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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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
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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