Beagle vs Kerry Beagle vs Rhodesian Ridgeback – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Beagle	Kerry Beagle	Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origins	England	Ireland	Zimbabwe
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	6	496	41
Reviews	4	2	5
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Other Names	English Beagle	An Pocadán Ciarraíoch	African Lion Dog, African Lion Hound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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 1955 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds 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	No set	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 Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Of The US
Price	$500-$800	$300-$400	$900-$1200

General Appearance - Beagle vs Kerry Beagle vs Rhodesian Ridgeback

Size	Small	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	50-60 pounds (22.5-27 kg)	Male: 80-90 pounds (36-41 kg), Female: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Beagle vs Kerry Beagle vs Rhodesian Ridgeback

Coat	Dense	Dense	Dense
Colors	Tan Red Tricolor White Black	Tan & White Blue Mottled & Tan Blue Mottled & Black	Golden Red White Gray Wheaten
Grooming	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Kerry Beagle doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Rhodesian Ridgeback requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Beagles shed moderately.	Kerry Beagles shed above average.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Beagle vs Kerry Beagle vs Rhodesian Ridgeback

Temperament	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving	Outright Energetic Quick Gentle Friendly	Dignified Loyal Sensitive Intelligent Mischievous Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Kerry Beagle's has great intelligence.	Average: Rhodesian Ridgeback's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Beagles are easy to train.	Kerry Beagles are quite easy to train.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.	The Kerry Beagle is a highly playful breed.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Kerry Beagles don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	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.	Kerry Beagles are highly affectionate dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.	Kerry Beagles need a lot of social interaction.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.	High: The Kerry Beagle is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Kerry Beagles are good watchdogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.	Kerry Beagles are average defenders.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kerry Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kerry Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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.	Kerry Beagles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Kerry Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Kerry Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Kerry Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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.	Kerry Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Beagle vs Kerry Beagle vs Rhodesian Ridgeback

Stranger Friendly	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are kid-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.	Kerry Beagles are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kerry Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rhodesian Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Kerry Beagles are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Beagles are generally with other pets.	Kerry Beagles usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Kerry Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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 Kerry Beagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Rhodesian Ridgeback 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 Kerry Beagle vs Rhodesian Ridgeback

Health Issues	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Kerry Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback 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	Dermoid Sinus Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Kerry Beagles are high energy dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	Kerry Beagles need a lot of exercises.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Kerry Beagles don't need too much sleep.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2 3/4 to 4 3/8 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kerry Beagle can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Kerry Beagle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rhodesian Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Kerry Beagle is an average drooler.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Beagle vs Kerry Beagle vs Rhodesian Ridgeback

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	1-6 puppies	6-8 puppies
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