Beagle vs Dachshund

Make an informed decision by comparing these breeds side by side

Beagle

Beagle

Hound Group

Merry, friendly, and curious scent hounds with melodious voices

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Dachshund

Dachshund

Hound Group

Clever, spunky, and brave dogs with distinctive long bodies

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Quick Stats: Beagle

Energy Level

High/10

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Intelligence

/10

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Apartment Living

/10

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Kid Friendly

/10

Quick Stats: Dachshund

Energy Level

Moderate to High/10

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Intelligence

/10

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Apartment Living

/10

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Kid Friendly

/10

Overall Comparison

Best Suited For

  • All Types of Homes

!Challenges

  • No Major Challenges

Best Suited For

  • All Types of Homes

!Challenges

  • No Major Challenges
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Basic Information

Breed Group

Hound Group

Breed Group

Hound Group

Size

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Size

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Weight

20-30 pounds

Weight

16-32 pounds

Height

13-15 inches

Height

8-9 inches

Life Expectancy

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Life Expectancy

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Temperament & Personality

Temperament

MerryFriendlyCuriousDeterminedIntelligent

Temperament

CleverStubbornDevotedLivelyCourageous

Family Friendly

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Family Friendly

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Kid Friendly

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Kid Friendly

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Pet Friendly

N/A

Pet Friendly

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Intelligence

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Intelligence

N/A

Care Requirements

Energy Level

High

Energy Level

Moderate to High

Exercise Needs

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Exercise Needs

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Grooming

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Grooming

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Training

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Training

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Shedding

Moderate

Shedding

Moderate

Health & Maintenance

Health Concerns

N/A

Health Concerns

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Dietary Needs

N/A

Dietary Needs

N/A

Adaptability

N/A

Adaptability

N/A

Apartment Living

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Apartment Living

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