Norfolk Terrier vs Kerry Beagle
Compare the Norfolk Terrier to the Kerry Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norfolk Terriers and Kerry Beagles.
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
13-18 Years
10-14 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
10-11 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1932 AD
-500 BC
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Average Lifespan
13-18 Years
10-14 Years
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Norfolk Terrier
Kerry Beagle
