Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Harehound or English Beagle or French Beagle-Harrier? Find the right dog for you

"Find similarities and differences between Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier" Compare Harrier and Beagle. Which is better: Harrier or Beagle or Beagle-Harrier?

Size and Weight Price and Availability Trainability and Intelligence Personality and Temperament Activity and Playfulness Adaptability and Independence Bite Characteristics Health and Lifespan Energy and Activity Diet and Weight Management Allergies and Grooming Good With As a Working Dog Reproducibility Recognition Show differences only

Name	Harrier	Beagle	Beagle-Harrier
Origins	United Kingdom	England	France
All Dog Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	183	6	454
Reviews	0	13	0
User Ratings

Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier breeds.	Harehound	English Beagle	French Beagle-Harrier Beagle Harrier
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier? Compare adult weight ranges.	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	42-46 pounds (19-21 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)	44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Harrier or Beagle or Beagle-Harrier? Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier height comparison:	19-21 inches (48-50 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	18-20 inches (45-50 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)	19 inches (47.5 cm)

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Find price differences between these breeds.	$300-$400	$500-$800	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Harrier or Beagle or Beagle-Harrier?	Frequent: The Harrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	Smart: The Beagle-Harrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which is easiest to train?	Harrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle-Harrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which breed is most alert?	Harrier dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Beagle-Harrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which breed is most protective?	Harrier dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Beagle-Harrier dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier? Compare temperaments.	Active Friendly Outgoing Tempered Sweet Cheerful Tolerant	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Loyal Spirited Calm Determined
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Harrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Beagle-Harrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier?	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.	Average to High: Beagle-Harrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier social needs comparison:	Harrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Beagle-Harrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	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.	Beagle-Harrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? 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.	No data available See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Harrier rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Beagle-Harrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Harriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle-Harrier is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Harrier breed.	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 Beagle-Harrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which breed is most flexible?	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.	Average: Beagle-Harrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Harrier or Beagle or Beagle-Harrier?	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.	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.

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Harrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle-Harrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which uses mouth most during play?	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.	Beagle-Harrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Harrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Beagle-Harrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Harrier: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Beagle-Harrier: 13 years
Calculate dog years to human years by breed here
Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which has fewer health issues?	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.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	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.	Rare The Beagle-Harrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier 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	No data available

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which breed is most active?	Harrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Beagle-Harrier 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 vs Beagle-Harrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Harrier or Beagle or Beagle-Harrier? 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.	Beagle-Harrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Harrier or Beagle or Beagle-Harrier?	Harrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Beagle-Harrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Harrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Beagle-Harrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which needs most food?	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.	3/4 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red White Lemon	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	Black White Brown Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Harrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Beagle-Harrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which drools least?	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.	The Beagle-Harrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Harrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Beagle-Harrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Thick Shiny	Dense	Silky
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Harrier or Beagle or Beagle-Harrier? Harrier or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	Harrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beagle-Harrier dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which is best with kids?	Harrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle-Harrier dogs are 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.	Beagle-Harrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Harrier or Beagle or Beagle-Harrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Harrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle-Harrier 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 or Beagle-Harrier?	Harrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Beagle-Harrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Harrier or Beagle or Beagle-Harrier?	Harrier dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle-Harrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier?	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.	Yes Beagle-Harrier 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.	Yes Beagle-Harrier is one of the best dog breeds 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.	Beagle-Harriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which is best suited for water work?	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.	Not really Beagle-Harrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which has most military use?	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.

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which has most puppies?	5-7 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-6 puppies
Dog Name Generator – Find A Perfect Name For Your Puppy
Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. What's recommended?	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.

Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. How are they classified internationally?	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Harrier, Beagle, and Beagle-Harrier. Which has most recognition?	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	No data available

Popular Dog Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Rate This Comparsion - Harrier vs Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier

Reviews