Boston Terrier vs Kerry Beagle vs Beagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Boston Terrier	Kerry Beagle	Beagle
Origins	United States	Ireland	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	21	496	6
Reviews	1	2	4
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Other Names	Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen	An Pocadán Ciarraíoch	English Beagle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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 United Kennel Club
Price	$600-$800	$300-$400	$500-$800

General Appearance - Boston Terrier vs Kerry Beagle vs Beagle

Size	Small	Large	Small
Weight	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)	50-60 pounds (22.5-27 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	17.5 pounds (8.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)	22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	16 inches (40.5 cm)	23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Boston Terrier vs Kerry Beagle vs Beagle

Coat	Fine	Dense	Dense
Colors	White Brindle Seal Black	Tan & White Blue Mottled & Tan Blue Mottled & Black	Tan Red Tricolor White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Kerry Beagle doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Boston Terriers shed moderately.	Kerry Beagles shed above average.	Beagles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Boston Terrier vs Kerry Beagle vs Beagle

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Playful Aggressive Gentle Lively	Outright Energetic Quick Gentle Friendly	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving
Intelligent Rank	Average: Boston Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Kerry Beagle's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Boston Terriers are quite easy to train.	Kerry Beagles are quite easy to train.	Beagles are easy to train.
Playfulness	Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Kerry Beagle is a highly playful breed.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Boston Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	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	Boston Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Kerry Beagles are highly affectionate dogs.	Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Boston Terriers are a social breed.	Kerry Beagles need a lot of social interaction.	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks.	High: The Kerry Beagle is a very vocal breed.	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Boston Terriers are average watchdogs.	Kerry Beagles are good watchdogs.	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Boston Terriers are average defenders.	Kerry Beagles are average defenders.	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kerry Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boston Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kerry Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Boston Terriers 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.	Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Boston Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Kerry Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Boston Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Boston Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Kerry Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Boston Terriers 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.	Kerry Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately 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 - Boston Terrier vs Kerry Beagle vs Beagle

Stranger Friendly	Boston Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Boston Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are kid-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Boston Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kerry Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Kerry Beagles are usually recommended for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Boston Terriers are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Kerry Beagles usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Beagles are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Boston Terriers 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 Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	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.	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)	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.	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	Not really Boston Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Kerry Beagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Beagle 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Boston Terrier vs Kerry Beagle vs Beagle

Health Issues	The Boston Terrier 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 Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Brain Tumors Cataracts Cherry Eye Deafness Heart Murmurs Megaesophagus Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing	No set	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Boston Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Kerry Beagles are high energy dogs.	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Boston Terriers have an average exercise need.	Kerry Beagles need a lot of exercises.	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Boston Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Kerry Beagles don't need too much sleep.	Beagles 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.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Kerry Beagle has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boston Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Kerry Beagle is an average drooler.	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Boston Terrier vs Kerry Beagle vs Beagle

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	3-5 puppies	1-6 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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