Beagle vs Golden Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Beagle	Golden Retriever
Origins	England	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	6	3
Reviews	2	1
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Other Names	English Beagle	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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
Price	$500-$800	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Beagle vs Golden Retriever

Size	Small	Large
Weight	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Beagle vs Golden Retriever

Coat	Dense	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors	Tan Red Tricolor White Black	Golden Light
Grooming	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Beagles shed moderately.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Beagle vs Golden Retriever

Temperament	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Beagles are easy to train.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers 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.	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Golden Retrievers have a strong 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.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Golden Retrievers 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.	Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retrievers 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.	Golden Retrievers 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.

Good With - Beagle vs Golden Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Beagles are generally with other pets.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat Dog	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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.

Health Factors - Beagle vs Golden Retriever

Health Issues	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 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 Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Beagle vs Golden Retriever

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	2-14 puppies, average 7	5-10 puppies
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