Harrier vs Beagle Comparison – Which dog is better Harehound or English Beagle?

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Name	Harrier	Beagle
Origins	United Kingdom	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	183	6
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Harrier and Beagle. What other names are these breeds known by?	Harehound	English Beagle
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Harrier and a Beagle. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Harrier vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Small
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Harrier and a Beagle. Which breed is heavier?	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Harrier or Beagle? Is a Harrier taller than a Beagle?	19-21 inches (48-50 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	20 inches (49 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Harrier vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Harrier and a Beagle. Which breed costs more?	$300-$400	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Harrier or Beagle?	Frequent: The Harrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

Harrier vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare training requirements.	Harrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare alertness levels.	Harrier dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare territorial behaviors.	Harrier dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Harrier vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Harrier and a Beagle. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Friendly Outgoing Tempered Sweet Cheerful Tolerant	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Harrier vs Beagle?	Harrier dogs are less 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: Harrier vs Beagle?	Average: Harrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Harrier vs Beagle social needs comparison:	Harrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Harrier vs Beagle?	Harrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Harrier vs Beagle? Which can be better for hunting?	Harrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Harrier vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Harrier rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Harriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Harrier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.
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Harrier vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Harrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Harrier or Beagle?	Harrier 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.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Harrier vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Harrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Harrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Harrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Harrier vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Harrier: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Harrier and a Beagle. Which breed is healthier?	Harriers 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Harrier vs Beagle?	Frequent The Harrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Harrier vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Harrier vs Beagle health problems comparison:	Ear Infections Eye Problems Obesity	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome

Harrier vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare activity levels.	Harrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Harrier vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Harrier or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Harrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Harrier or Beagle?	Harrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Harrier vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Harrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cup 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Harrier vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Harrier and Beagle? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red White Lemon	Black Tan Red White Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Harrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare drooling amounts.	The Harrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Harrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Harrier and a Beagle? Compare fur types.	Thick Shiny	Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Harrier or Beagle? Do Harrier dogs shed more than Beagle dogs?	Harrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Harrier vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare kid-friendliness.	Harrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Harrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Harrier or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?	Harrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Harrier or Beagle?	Harrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Harrier or Beagle? Can a Harrier and a Beagle be friends? Do Harrier dogs get along with Beagle dogs?	Harrier dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Harrier vs Beagle?	Yes Harrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Harrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Harriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Harrier vs Beagle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Harrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Harrier or a Beagle? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Harrier and Beagle. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Harrier vs Beagle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Harrier and Beagle. Which has larger litters?	5-7 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Harrier and Beagle breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Harrier and Beagle. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Harrier vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Harrier and Beagle. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Harrier and Beagle. Which groups are they in?	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Harrier and Beagle. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	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

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Blue tick
Dec 1, 2020, 3:09:38 AM:
Inaccurate info regarding bleu de gascone. They are HIGHLY intelligent, and have a cold nose/can be detection dogs if trained. not rate apartment friendly- if they do bay it is extremely loud. not first time dog owner friendly, and do have wanderlust.