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Name	American Foxhound	Beagle	Harrier
Origins	United States	England	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier breeds.	No data available	English Beagle	Harehound
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Small	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier? Compare adult weight ranges.	65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	70 pounds (31.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Foxhound or Beagle or Harrier? American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier height comparison:	21-25 inches (53-64 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	19-21 inches (48-50 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	20 inches (49 cm)

American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$600	$500-$800	$300-$400
Availability Which is easier to get, American Foxhound or Beagle or Harrier?	Frequent: The American Foxhound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Harrier is easier than average to get.

American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which is easiest to train?	American Foxhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Harrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which breed is most alert?	American Foxhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Harrier dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which breed is most protective?	American Foxhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Harrier dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier? Compare temperaments.	Loving Independent Intelligent Loyal Tempered Kind Sweet	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Active Friendly Outgoing Tempered Sweet Cheerful Tolerant
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	American Foxhound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Harrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier?	High: American Foxhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Harrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier social needs comparison:	American Foxhound dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Harrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	American Foxhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Harrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	American Foxhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Harrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: American Foxhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Harrier rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which breed is most playful?	The American Foxhound is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Harriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the American Foxhound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Harrier breed.
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American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which breed is most flexible?	American Foxhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Harrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: American Foxhound or Beagle or Harrier?	American Foxhound dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Harrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The American Foxhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Harrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which uses mouth most during play?	American Foxhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Harrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Foxhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Harrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of American Foxhound: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Harrier: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The American Foxhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which has fewer health issues?	American Foxhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Harriers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The American Foxhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Harrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	Ear Infections Eye Problems Obesity

American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which breed is most active?	American Foxhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Harrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Foxhound or Beagle or Harrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Foxhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Harrier dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Foxhound or Beagle or Harrier?	American Foxhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Harrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
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American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which is most prone to obesity?	High: The American Foxhound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Harrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which needs most food?	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	0.5 to 1.5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	Black Tan Red White Lemon
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The American Foxhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Harrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which drools least?	The American Foxhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Harrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The American Foxhound has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Harrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Rough	Dense	Thick Shiny
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more American Foxhound or Beagle or Harrier? American Foxhound or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	American Foxhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Harrier dogs shed moderately. See more.
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American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which is best with kids?	American Foxhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Harrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Foxhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	Harrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Foxhound or Beagle or Harrier? Which dog is more friendly?	American Foxhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Harrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Foxhound or Beagle or Harrier?	American Foxhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Harrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Foxhound or Beagle or Harrier?	American Foxhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Harrier dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier?	Yes American Foxhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Harrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes American Foxhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Harrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	American Foxhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Harriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really American Foxhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Harrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which has most puppies?	5-7 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	5-7 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

American Foxhound vs Beagle vs Harrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. How are they classified internationally?	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 Compare breed recognition status of American Foxhound, Beagle, and Harrier. Which has most recognition?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available

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