Beagle vs English Foxhound vs Harrier Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Overall Winner

Beagle

5/6

categories

Best for Apartments

Beagle

2/5 Β· Less suitable

Easiest Grooming

🀝 Tie

Longest Lifespan

Beagle

11-15 years

Easiest to Train

English Foxhound

3/5 Β· Moderate

Most Active

🀝 Tie

Best for First-Time Owners

🀝 Tie

5/6

83%

Beagle

πŸ‘‘ Winner

4/6

67%

English Foxhound

3/6

50%

Harrier

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
England
England
United K
Popularity
#6
#189
#183
Common Names & Aliases
English Beagle
Not available
Harehound
Breed Classification
Purebred
Purebred
Purebred
Size Classification
Small
Large
Medium
Weight Statistics
Male: 10-11 kg, Female: 9-10 kg
29-32 kg
18-27 kg
Average Weight
Male: 10.7 kg, Female: 9.8 kg
30.6 kg
22.7 kg
Height
Male: 36-41 cm, Female: 33-38 cm
Male: 56-63 cm, Female: 53-61 cm
48-50 cm
Average Height
Male: 38.5 cm, Female: 35.5 cm
Male: 59.5 cm, Female: 57 cm
49 cm
Intelligence Rating
2/5
3/5
2/5
Watchdog Rating
1/5
2/5
2/5
Training Difficulty
4/5
4/5
4/5
Territorial Protection
1/5
1/5
1/5
Price Range
$500-$800
$800-$1200
$300-$400
Availability
5/5
4/5
4/5
Personality Traits
FriendlyIndependentLivelySweetGentleIntelligentLoving
ActiveFriendlySociableCompanionableGentleTolerant
ActiveFriendlySweetTemperedCheerfulOutgoingTolerant
Sensitivity Level
4/5
3/5
2/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
5/5
5/5
5/5
Prey Drive
5/5
5/5
4/5
Affection Level
5/5
5/5
3/5
Social Needs
5/5
4/5
4/5
Barking Frequency
5/5
5/5
2/5
Playful Nature
5/5
3/5
3/5
Apartment Adaptability
2/5
1/5
1/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
5/5
4/5
3/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Very Low
Low
Low
Bite Risk Assessment
Low
Low
Low
Mouthing Tendency
3/5
4/5
3/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Average Lifespan
11-15 years
9-13 years
10-12 years
Climate Tolerance
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Health Concerns
3/5
1/5
1/5
Health Problems
Beagle DwarfismCherry EyeChinese Beagle SyndromeDistichiasisEpilepsyGlaucomaHip DysplasiaHypothyroidismIntervertebral Disk DiseasePatellar LuxationProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
BloatEpilepsyHip DysplasiaRenal Disease
Ear InfectionsEye ProblemsObesity
Vet Care Frequency
Average
Frequent
Frequent
Energy Rating
4/5
5/5
5/5
Sleeping Need
2/5
1/5
1/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
4/5
5/5
5/5
Obesity Tendency
5/5
2/5
3/5
Food Consumption
0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Allergy Friendliness
No
No
No
Coat Colors
TanRedTricolorWhiteBlack
WhiteTanLemonBlack
WhiteTanRedLemonBlack
Grooming Requirements
1/5
1/5
1/5
Shedding Level
3/5
3/5
3/5
Drooling Tendency
1/5
1/5
1/5
Stinkiness Rating
High
Medium
Medium
Coat Characteristics
Dense
Dense
ThickShiny
Bathing Needs
4-6 weeks
4-6 weeks
6-8 weeks
Cat Friendly
3/5
2/5
2/5
Child Compatibility
5/5
5/5
5/5
Dog Friendly
5/5
5/5
5/5
Stranger Friendly
4/5
3/5
4/5
Office Friendly
No
Yes
Yes
Senior Citizens Friendly
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Average
Below Average
Below Average
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
Yes
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Yes
Not really
Not really
Therapy Work Suitability
Yes
Not really
Not really
Scent Detection Ability
Yes
Not really
Not really
Search & Rescue Potential
Yes
Not really
Not really
Maritime Work Ability
Yes
Not really
Not really
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Not really
Not really
Not really
Puppy Litter Size
2-14 puppies, average 7
5-7 puppies
5-7 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.American Canine Association, Inc.
Not available
Winner / Best value