English Foxhound vs Beagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	English Foxhound	Beagle
Origins	England	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	189	6
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Other Names	Foxhound	English Beagle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	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 North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand 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
Price	$800-$1200	$500-$800

General Appearance - English Foxhound vs Beagle

Size	Large	Small
Weight	65-70 pounds (29-32 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	67.5 pounds (30.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - English Foxhound vs Beagle

Coat	Dense	Dense
Colors	White Tan Lemon Black	Tan Red Tricolor White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The English Foxhound requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	English Foxhounds shed moderately.	Beagles shed moderately.

Characteristics - English Foxhound vs Beagle

Temperament	Active Friendly Sociable Companionable Gentle Tolerant	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving
Intelligent Rank	Average: English Foxhound's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	English Foxhounds are easy to train.	Beagles are easy to train.
Playfulness	English Foxhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	English Foxhounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	English Foxhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	English Foxhounds are a social breed.	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The English Foxhound is a very vocal breed.	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	English Foxhounds are not the best watchdogs.	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	English Foxhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The English Foxhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	English Foxhounds have a higher than 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	English Foxhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	English Foxhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	English Foxhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	English Foxhounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	English Foxhounds 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.	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 - English Foxhound vs Beagle

Stranger Friendly	English Foxhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	English Foxhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	English Foxhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	English Foxhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes English Foxhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	English Foxhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	English Foxhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Beagles are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes English Foxhounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
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.	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.	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 English Foxhound 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.

Health Factors - English Foxhound vs Beagle

Health Issues	English Foxhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Renal Disease	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	English Foxhounds are high energy dogs.	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	English Foxhounds need a lot of exercises.	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	English Foxhounds 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	4 to 7 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	Low to Average.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The English Foxhound has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The English Foxhound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - English Foxhound vs 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	5-7 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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