Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs North Country Beagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Beagle	Beagle-Harrier	North Country Beagle
Origins	England	France	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Extinct
Popularity Rank	6	454	318
Reviews	4	0	0
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Other Names	English Beagle	Beagle Harrier, French Beagle-Harrier	Northern Hound, Northern Beagle, Old Northern Beagle, Old Northern Hound, Old English Beagle
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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 set	No set
Price	$500-$800	$400-$600	Unavailable

General Appearance - Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs North Country Beagle

Size	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	42-46 pounds (19-21 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	18-20 inches (45-50 cm)	19-21 inches (48-50 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)	20 inches (49 cm)

Hair & Care - Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs North Country Beagle

Coat	Dense	Silky	Dense
Colors	Tan Red Tricolor White Black	White Brown Tricolor Black	Tan Red Tricolor White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Beagle-Harrier doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The North Country Beagle requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Beagles shed moderately.	Beagle-Harriers shed moderately.	North Country Beagles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs North Country Beagle

Temperament	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving	Calm Loyal Determined Spirited	Athletic
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Beagle-Harrier's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Beagles are easy to train.	Beagle-Harriers are easy to train.	North Country Beagles are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.	The Beagle-Harrier is a playful breed.	The North Country Beagle is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Beagle-Harriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Beagle-Harriers are highly affectionate dogs.	North Country Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.	Beagle-Harriers are a social breed.	North Country Beagles are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.	High: The Beagle-Harrier is a very vocal breed.	High: The North Country Beagle is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Beagle-Harriers are average watchdogs.	North Country Beagles are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.	Beagle-Harriers are not the best to protect their territory.	North Country Beagles are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Beagle-Harrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The North Country Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Beagle-Harriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	North Country Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Beagle-Harriers have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the North Country Beagle is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	No set	North Country Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Beagle-Harriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	North Country Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagle-Harriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	North Country Beagles adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Beagle-Harriers 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.	North Country Beagles 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs North Country Beagle

Stranger Friendly	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Beagle-Harriers are stranger friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle-Harriers are kid-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.	Beagle-Harriers are cat-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle-Harriers are dog-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Beagle-Harrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No North Country Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagle-Harriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	North Country Beagles are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Beagles are generally with other pets.	Beagle-Harriers are usually friendly towards other pets.	North Country Beagles are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Beagle-Harriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No North Country Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Beagle-Harrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really North Country Beagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs North Country Beagle

Health Issues	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	The North Country Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Beagle-Harriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	North Country Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	Beagle-Harriers need quite a lot of exercise.	North Country Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Beagle-Harriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	North Country Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3/4 to 1.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Beagle-Harrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Beagle-Harrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High The North Country Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Beagle-Harrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The North Country Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs North Country Beagle

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-6 puppies	2-7 puppies
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