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Name	Beagle	Goldendoodle	Miniature American Shepherd
Origins	England	United States Canada	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd breeds.	English Beagle	Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Large	Small Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)
Height Which is taller, Beagle or Goldendoodle or Miniature American Shepherd? Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.	$500-$800	$600-$800	$900-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Beagle or Goldendoodle or Miniature American Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare temperaments.	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd?	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd social needs comparison:	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd 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?	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd 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

Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.	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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.
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Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Goldendoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Beagle or Goldendoodle or Miniature American Shepherd?	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	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 Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd 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: Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	No data available

Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which needs most food?	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. 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 Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow	Black Blue White Merle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which drools least?	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight	Smooth
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Beagle or Goldendoodle or Miniature American Shepherd? Beagle or Goldendoodle or {name3 shedding:	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best with kids?	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Beagle or Goldendoodle or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Beagle or Goldendoodle or Miniature American Shepherd?	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Beagle or Goldendoodle or Miniature American Shepherd?	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Goldendoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	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.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	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 Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. 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 Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. 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.

Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has most puppies?	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-8 puppies	2-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. 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.

Beagle vs Goldendoodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Beagle, Goldendoodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has most 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	No data available

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