Beagle vs Cairn Terrier
Compare the Beagle to the Cairn Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Cairn Terriers.
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
10-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Origin Country
Greece
United Kingdom
Origin Year
500 AD
1900 AD
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
14-15 Years
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Beagle
Cairn Terrier
