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

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Name	Dachshund	Kerry Beagle
Origins	Germany	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	13	496
Reviews	4	2
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Other Names	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond	An Pocadán Ciarraíoch
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the 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 Canadian Canine Registry	No set
Price	$500-$700	$300-$400

General Appearance - Dachshund vs Kerry Beagle

Size	Small	Large
Weight	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	50-60 pounds (22.5-27 kg)
Avg. Weight	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	23 inches (58.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Dachshund vs Kerry Beagle

Coat	Fine	Dense
Colors	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black	Tan & White Blue Mottled & Tan Blue Mottled & Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Kerry Beagle doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.	Kerry Beagles shed above average.

Characteristics - Dachshund vs Kerry Beagle

Temperament	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn	Outright Energetic Quick Gentle Friendly
Intelligent Rank	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Kerry Beagle's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Dachshunds are easy to train.	Kerry Beagles are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Kerry Beagle is a highly 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.
Affection Level	Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Kerry Beagles are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Dachshunds are a social breed.	Kerry Beagles need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.	High: The Kerry Beagle is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.	Kerry Beagles are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Dachshunds are average defenders.	Kerry Beagles are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kerry Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Dachshunds have a higher 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.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Dachshunds 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.
Prey Drive	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Kerry Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Kerry Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Dachshunds 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.
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.

Good With - Dachshund vs Kerry Beagle

Stranger Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.	Kerry Beagles are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kerry Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Kerry Beagles are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dachshunds are generally with other pets.	Kerry Beagles usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Dachshunds 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.
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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Kerry Beagle 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.

Health Factors - Dachshund vs Kerry Beagle

Health Issues	The Dachshund 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.
Health Problems	Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Bloat Cancer Canine Diabetes Mellitus Cushing's Syndrome Deafness Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Legg-perthes Disease Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Mitral Valve Disease Narcolepsy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Kerry Beagles are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.	Kerry Beagles need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Kerry Beagles don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 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.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm 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.
Stinkiness	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Kerry Beagle has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Kerry Beagle is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Dachshund vs Kerry Beagle

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	1-6 puppies
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