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Name	Beagle	West Highland White Terrier	German Pinscher
Origins	England	Scotland	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Beagle	Roseneath Terrier Westie Westy White Roseneath Terrier Poltalloch Terrier	Glatthaariger Pinscher Standard Pinscher
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher? Which is the smallest dog, Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher weight comparison:	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)	25-35 pounds (11-16 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)	Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher? Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	16-19 inches (41-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher? Which is more expensive?	$500-$800	$900-$1200	$1400-$1600
Availability Which is easier to get, Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The German Pinscher is easier than average to get.

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher intelligence:	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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher trainability comparison.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher? Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate	Loving Courageous Lively Outright Tempered Spirited Familiar
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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher?	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: German Pinscher dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher social needs comparison:	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Pinscher 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.	West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	German Pinscher dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher playfulness comparison:	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The German Pinscher is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher?	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	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 West Highland White Terrier indoors.	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 German Pinscher indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: German Pinscher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	West Highland White Terrier dogs 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.

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher mouthiness comparison:	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Pinscher dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher?	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher 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 Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy White Dog Shaker Syndrome Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Atopic Dermatitis Hyperplastic Dermatosis Pulmonary Fibrosis	No data available
Veterinarian Visits 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 West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The German Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Beagle, West Highland White Terrier and German Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of German Pinscher: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The West Highland White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher? Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher energy level comparison:	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	German Pinscher dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	German Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	German Pinscher dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	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.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The German Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher coat comparison:	Dense	Dense	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors What are the original Beagle, West Highland White Terrier and German Pinscher color?	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	White	Black Tan Red Blue Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher? Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher? Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	German Pinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher?	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	German Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher?	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher?	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Pinscher 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.	West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Beagle or West Highland White Terrier or German Pinscher? Which is better for autism?	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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher?	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Beagle and West Highland White Terrier and German Pinscher have?	2-14 puppies, average 7	2-5 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier vs German Pinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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

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