Beagle vs Bulldog vs Pug – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Beagle	Bulldog	Pug
Origins	England	England	China
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	6	5	31
Reviews	3	0	2
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Other Names	English Beagle	English Bulldog, British Bulldog	Mops, Carlin, Chinese Pug, Dutch Bulldog, Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.
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	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	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
Price	$500-$800	$1200-$2000	$300-$500

General Appearance - Beagle vs Bulldog vs Pug

Size	Small	Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 53-55 pounds (24-25 kg), Female: 49-51 pounds (22-23 kg)	Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 54 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)
Height	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	12-16 inches (31-40 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown	Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	14 inches (35.5 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown	Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Beagle vs Bulldog vs Pug

Coat	Dense	Fine	Fine
Colors	Tan Red Tricolor White Black	Brindle White Fawn Gray Red	Fawn Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Bulldog requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Beagles shed moderately.	Bulldogs shed moderately.	Pugs shed above average.

Characteristics - Beagle vs Bulldog vs Pug

Temperament	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving	Aggressive Friendly Social Courageous Loving Sweet	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Going Loyal Cheerful Gentle Friendly Playful
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low: The Bulldog if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Beagles are easy to train.	Bulldogs aren't famous for their trainability.	Pugs aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.	Bulldogs don't really like playing.	Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Pugs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Pugs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.	Bulldogs are a social breed.	Pugs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.	Low: The Bulldog barks none to minimal.	Average: The Pug barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Bulldogs are average watchdogs.	Pugs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.	Bulldogs are not the best to protect their territory.	Pugs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bulldogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pugs have lower than 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.	Bulldogs are not the biggest explorers.	Pugs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Pugs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pugs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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.	Bulldogs 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.	Pugs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 Bulldog vs Pug

Stranger Friendly	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Bulldogs are very stranger friendly dogs.	Pugs are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bulldogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Pugs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.	Bulldogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bulldogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pug is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bulldogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Beagles are generally with other pets.	Bulldogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Pugs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bulldogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pugs 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pug 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.	Yes 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 Bulldog vs Pug

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.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Brachycephalic Syndrome Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Dry Eye Entropion Head Shakes Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing	Allergies Cheyletiella Dermatitis Corneal Ulcers Demodectic Mange Distichiasis Dry Eye Entropion Epilepsy Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Nerve Degeneration Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Proptosis Pug Dog Encephalitis Staphylococcus Infection Vaccination Sensitivity Yeast Infection
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	8-10 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bulldogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Pugs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	Bulldogs exercise need is very minimal.	Pugs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bulldogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Pugs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Bulldog breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	High The Bulldog has a high chance of bad smell.	High The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bulldog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The Pug is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Beagle vs Bulldog vs Pug

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	4-5 puppies	2-4 puppies
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