Beagle vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Beagle	Miniature Schnauzer	Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Origins	England	Germany	Wales
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	6	18	68
Reviews	2	1	1
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Other Names	English Beagle	Zwergschnauzer	Cardigan, CWC, Cardi
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 1926 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Herding 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer type 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	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 American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$500-$800	$600-$1000	$1000-$1300

General Appearance - Beagle vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Size	Small	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	Male: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg), Female: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	Male: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)
Height	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 11.5 inches (29 cm)

Hair & Care - Beagle vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Coat	Dense	Wiry	Fine
Colors	Tan Red Tricolor White Black	Salt Pepper Silver Black	Black & White Blue & Merle & White Brindle & White Red & White Sable & White
Grooming	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Beagles shed moderately.	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis shed above average.

Characteristics - Beagle vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Temperament	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited	Active Alert Devoted Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Gentle
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Beagles are easy to train.	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.	Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	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.	Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature Schnauzers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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.	Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Miniature Schnauzers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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.	Miniature Schnauzers 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 Miniature Schnauzer vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Stranger Friendly	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cardigan Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Beagles are generally with other pets.	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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 Miniature Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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.	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Miniature Schnauzer vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Health Issues	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Cystinuria Degenerative Myelopathy Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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.	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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 cup dry food a day.	1 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.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cardigan Welsh Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Beagle vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

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	3-6 puppies	4-7 puppies
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