Pocket Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs Kerry Beagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Pocket Beagle and Beagle-Harrier. Which is better: Pocket Beagle or Beagle-Harrier or Kerry Beagle?
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| Name | Pocket Beagle | Beagle-Harrier | Kerry Beagle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  England |  France |  Ireland |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 620 | 454 | 496 |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rate |
| Other Names |
Mini Beagle Olde English Pocket Beagle Miniature Beagle Toy Beagle Teacup Beagle | Beagle Harrier, French Beagle-Harrier | An Pocadán Ciarraíoch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Cross Breed | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| Breed Recognition |
Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. | No set | No set |
| Price | 500-1500 | $400-$600 | $300-$400 |
General Appearance - Pocket Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs Kerry Beagle
| Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8-15 pounds (4-7 kg) | 42-46 pounds (19-21 kg) | 50-60 pounds (22.5-27 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 11.5 pounds (5.5 kg) | 44 pounds (20 kg) | 55 pounds (25 kg) |
| Height | 7-12 inches (18-30 cm) | 18-20 inches (45-50 cm) | 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 9.5 inches (24 cm) | 19 inches (47.5 cm) | 23 inches (58.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Pocket Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs Kerry Beagle
| Coat |
Smooth Short | Silky | Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
White Cream Black Tan Lemon Red Brown Liver Blue Gray |
White Brown Tricolor Black |
Tan & White Blue Mottled & Tan Blue Mottled & Black |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Pocket Beagle requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Beagle-Harrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Kerry Beagle doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Pocket Beagles shed moderately. | Beagle-Harriers shed moderately. | Kerry Beagles shed above average. |
Characteristics - Pocket Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs Kerry Beagle
| Temperament |
Gentle Sweet Lively Curious Happy Sociable Brave Intelligent Calm Loving Watchful Determined |
Calm Loyal Determined Spirited |
Outright Energetic Quick Gentle Friendly |
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| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Pocket Beagle's has great intelligence. | Smart: Beagle-Harrier's has great intelligence. | Smart: Kerry Beagle's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | Pocket Beagles are easy to train. | Beagle-Harriers are easy to train. | Kerry Beagles are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Pocket Beagle is a playful breed. | The Beagle-Harrier is a playful breed. | The Kerry Beagle is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Beagle-Harriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Kerry Beagles don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Pocket Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Beagle-Harriers are highly affectionate dogs. | Kerry Beagles are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Pocket Beagles are a social breed. | Beagle-Harriers are a social breed. | Kerry Beagles need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | High: The Pocket Beagle is a very vocal breed. | High: The Beagle-Harrier is a very vocal breed. | High: The Kerry Beagle is a very vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Pocket Beagles are good watchdogs. | Beagle-Harriers are average watchdogs. | Kerry Beagles are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Pocket Beagles are average defenders. | Beagle-Harriers are not the best to protect their territory. | Kerry Beagles are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Pocket Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Beagle-Harrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Kerry Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Pocket Beagles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Beagle-Harriers have an 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 | Pocket Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Beagle-Harriers have average wanderlust potential. | Kerry Beagles tend to escape less than other breeds. |
| Prey Drive | Pocket Beagles have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | No set | Kerry Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Pocket Beagles are apartment-friendly dogs. | Beagle-Harriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Kerry Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Pocket Beagles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Beagle-Harriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Kerry Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Pocket Beagles 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-Harriers 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. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Pocket Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs Kerry Beagle
| Stranger Friendly | Pocket Beagles are stranger friendly dogs. | Beagle-Harriers are stranger friendly dogs. | Kerry Beagles are stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Pocket Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs. | Beagle-Harriers are kid-friendly dogs. | Kerry Beagles are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Pocket Beagles are cat-friendly dogs. | Beagle-Harriers are cat-friendly dogs. | Kerry Beagles are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Pocket Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs. | Beagle-Harriers are dog-friendly dogs. | Kerry Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Pocket Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Beagle-Harrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Kerry Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Pocket Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Beagle-Harriers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Kerry Beagles are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Pocket Beagles are usually friendly towards other pets. | Beagle-Harriers are usually friendly towards other pets. | Kerry Beagles usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Pocket Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Beagle-Harriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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. |
Not really This breed generally not used 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. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a 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. |
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. |
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 Pocket Beagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Beagle-Harrier 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Pocket Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs Kerry Beagle
| Health Issues | The Pocket Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Very healthy dog breed. | The Kerry Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems |
Eye Diseases Epilepsy Hypothyroidism Beagle Dwarfism Funny Puppy Syndrome Chinese Beagle Syndrome Cleft Lip Cleft Palate Cryptorchidism Hermaphroditism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Epiphyseal Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation | No set | No set |
| Life Expectancy | 10-13 years | 12-14 years | 10-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Pocket Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Beagle-Harriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Kerry Beagles are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Pocket Beagles need quite a lot of exercise. | Beagle-Harriers need quite a lot of exercise. | Kerry Beagles need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Pocket Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Beagle-Harriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Kerry Beagles don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1/2 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. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | High: The Pocket Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | High: The Beagle-Harrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | 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. |
| Stinkiness |
Low The Pocket Beagle has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Beagle-Harrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Kerry Beagle has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Pocket Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Beagle-Harrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Kerry Beagle is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Pocket Beagle vs Beagle-Harrier vs Kerry 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 | 4-6 puppies | 1-6 puppies |
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