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Cairn Terriers’ personalities are ten times bigger than their ten-pound bodies. These pups are adoring and loyal, but they also get stubborn and aggressive if they don’t have a leader. Cairns need attention and exercise to stay healthy and happy, and if you aren’t doing what they want, they won’t be afraid to speak up. Full-grown, they typically weigh 13-14 pounds and stand 9-10 inches tall.

Cairn Terriers are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Cairn Terriers are loyal dogs that are great with families and are happy inside or outside. They love playing with kids but are sensitive to roughhousing, so keep an eye on them around small children. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Cairn Terriers have an insatiable appetite for activity. They need walks or runs every day and lots of playtime to keep them calm. These dogs play rough though, so keep an eye on them around other dogs and kids. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Cairn Terriers have a weatherproof coat with two layers. Their undercoats are soft and fluffy, but their overcoats are rough and wiry. This breed comes in almost any color except white. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Cairn Terriers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Cairn Terriers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Cairn Terriers are loyal dogs that are great with families and are happy inside or outside. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

Beagles are small dogs with incredibly powerful noses. They love hunting and will follow any interesting scent they come across. Beagles are friendly and playful, but they do like to do things their own way. If you’re okay with a strong-minded dog, a Beagle’s spunky, fun and friendly personality will steal your heart. Full-grown, they typically weigh 20-30 pounds and stand 13-15 inches tall.

Beagles are generally excellent with children of all ages. They are friendly playmates with children and most other dogs. Beagles can learn to get along with cats if raised with them, but remember, they’re hunting dogs, so keep an eye on them when they’re together just to be sure. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Beagles love hunting, but their favorite part about this activity is being allowed to follow their nose to their heart's content. If you’re a hunter, take them with you in the field and you’ll have a faithful ally always. They’ll also enjoy long walks or hikes, especially if you let them stick their nose around to investigate what else has been in the area. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

A Beagle’s short hair is relatively low-maintenance. Brushing their hair or going through it with a hound mitt once or twice a week will get rid of anything they’ve brought back into the house with them and help remove dead hair. Beagles do shed, but these weekly brushings will help cut back on the amount of hair you find in your house. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Beagles are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. The happiest Beagles have access to a large, safe, outdoors play area but can come back inside to live with their families. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.