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Name	Pocket Beagle	Dachshund	Basset Hound
Origins	England	Germany	France
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	620	13	39
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Other Names	Mini Beagle Olde English Pocket Beagle Miniature Beagle Toy Beagle Teacup Beagle	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond	Basset, Hush Puppy
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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 Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	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	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	500-1500	$500-$700	$300-$500

General Appearance - Pocket Beagle vs Dachshund vs Basset Hound

Size	Small	Small	Medium
Weight	8-15 pounds (4-7 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Avg. Weight	11.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Avg. Height	9.5 inches (24 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Hair & Care - Pocket Beagle vs Dachshund vs Basset Hound

Coat	Smooth Short	Fine	Dense
Colors	White Cream Black Tan Lemon Red Brown Liver Blue Gray	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black	Tan Gray Tricolor Brown Red White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Pocket Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Pocket Beagles shed moderately.	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.	Basset Hounds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Pocket Beagle vs Dachshund vs Basset Hound

Temperament	Gentle Sweet Lively Curious Happy Sociable Brave Intelligent Calm Loving Watchful Determined	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn	Affectionate Friendly Sweet Tempered Devoted Gentle Tenacious
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Pocket Beagle's has great intelligence.	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.	Low: The Basset Hound if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Pocket Beagles are easy to train.	Dachshunds are easy to train.	Basset Hounds are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Pocket Beagle is a playful breed.	Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Pocket Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Basset Hounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pocket Beagles are a social breed.	Dachshunds are a social breed.	Basset Hounds need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Pocket Beagle is a very vocal breed.	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Pocket Beagles are good watchdogs.	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.	Basset Hounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Pocket Beagles are average defenders.	Dachshunds are average defenders.	Basset Hounds can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Pocket Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pocket Beagles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Basset Hounds 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.	Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Basset Hounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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.	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Basset Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Pocket Beagles are apartment-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs.	Basset Hounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Pocket Beagles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Basset Hounds 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.	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 Dachshund vs Basset Hound

Stranger Friendly	Pocket Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Basset Hounds are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pocket Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Basset Hounds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pocket Beagles are cat-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.	Basset Hounds are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pocket Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Basset Hounds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pocket Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pocket Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pocket Beagles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Dachshunds are generally with other pets.	Basset Hounds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pocket Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Dachshunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Basset Hounds 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.	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.	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 Pocket Beagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Basset Hound 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 Dachshund vs Basset Hound

Health Issues	The Pocket Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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	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)	Allergies Bloat Cherry Eye Ear Infections Ectropion Entropion Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Obesity Panosteitis Patellar Luxation Thrombopathia Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	12-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Pocket Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Basset Hounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Pocket Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.	Basset Hounds have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Pocket Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Basset Hounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Pocket Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Pocket Beagle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	High The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pocket Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Basset Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Pocket Beagle vs Dachshund vs Basset Hound

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	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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