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Name	Australian Shepherd	Leonberger	Beagle
Origins	United States	Germany	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	17	100	6
Reviews	7	3	10
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Gentle Giant Gentle Lion Leonbergi Leo	English Beagle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	Large	Giant	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Leonberger? Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 150 pounds (68 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle? Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle height comparison:	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (67.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1500-$2000	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Leonberger is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle intelligence:	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	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.
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Trainability Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle trainability comparison.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Leonberger dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Leonberger dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Leonberger dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle? Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Loving Obedient Loyal Fearless Companionable Adaptable	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle?	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Leonberger 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.
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Social Needs Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle social needs comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Leonberger dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Leonberger dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Beagle 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?	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Leonberger 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle playfulness comparison:	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Leonberger is a playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle?	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Leonberger barks none to minimal. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Leonberger breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Leonberger dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	Australian Shepherd 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.	Leonberger dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Leonberger bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Leonberger has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle mouthiness comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Leonberger dogs have a higher than 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.

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle?	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Leonbergers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Bloat Entropion Inherited Polyneuropathy Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease Eosinophilic Panosteitis	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Leonberger 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.
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Life Expectancy Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Shepherd, Leonberger and Beagle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Leonberger: 9 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Leonberger can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle? Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle energy level comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Leonberger dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Leonberger dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Leonberger dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Leonberger's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle coat comparison:	Feathered	Waterproof	Dense
Colors What are the original Australian Shepherd, Leonberger and Beagle color?	Black Red Blue Merle	Red Brown Yellow Sandy Reddish Mahogany	Black Tan Red White Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle? Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle grooming comparison:	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Leonberger requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle? Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or {name3 shedding:	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Leonberger dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Leonberger has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Leonberger is an average drooler. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Leonberger dogs are generally with other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Leonberger dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Leonberger dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Leonberger dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Leonberger dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle?	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Leonberger 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Leonberger is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Leonbergers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Shepherd or Leonberger or Beagle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle?	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Leonberger breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes 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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Shepherd and Leonberger and Beagle have?	6-9 puppies, average 7	6-8 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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Australian Shepherd vs Leonberger vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	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

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