Pocket Beagle vs Kerry Beagle vs North Country Beagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pocket Beagle	Kerry Beagle	North Country Beagle
Origins	England	Ireland	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Extinct
Popularity Rank	620	496	318
Reviews	0	2	0
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Other Names	Mini Beagle Olde English Pocket Beagle Miniature Beagle Toy Beagle Teacup Beagle	An Pocadán Ciarraíoch	Northern Hound, Northern Beagle, Old Northern Beagle, Old Northern Hound, Old English Beagle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	No set	No set
Price	500-1500	$300-$400	Unavailable

General Appearance - Pocket Beagle vs Kerry Beagle vs North Country Beagle

Size	Small	Large	Medium
Weight	8-15 pounds (4-7 kg)	50-60 pounds (22.5-27 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	11.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	19-21 inches (48-50 cm)
Avg. Height	9.5 inches (24 cm)	23 inches (58.5 cm)	20 inches (49 cm)

Hair & Care - Pocket Beagle vs Kerry Beagle vs North Country Beagle

Coat	Smooth Short	Dense	Dense
Colors	White Cream Black Tan Lemon Red Brown Liver Blue Gray	Tan & White Blue Mottled & Tan Blue Mottled & Black	Tan Red Tricolor White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Pocket Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Kerry Beagle doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The North Country Beagle requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Pocket Beagles shed moderately.	Kerry Beagles shed above average.	North Country Beagles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Pocket Beagle vs Kerry Beagle vs North Country Beagle

Temperament	Gentle Sweet Lively Curious Happy Sociable Brave Intelligent Calm Loving Watchful Determined	Outright Energetic Quick Gentle Friendly	Athletic
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Pocket Beagle's has great intelligence.	Smart: Kerry Beagle's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Pocket Beagles are easy to train.	Kerry Beagles are quite easy to train.	North Country Beagles are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Pocket Beagle is a playful breed.	The Kerry Beagle is a highly playful breed.	The North Country Beagle is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Kerry Beagles don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	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.	Kerry Beagles are highly affectionate dogs.	North Country Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pocket Beagles are a social breed.	Kerry Beagles need a lot of social interaction.	North Country Beagles are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Pocket Beagle is a very vocal breed.	High: The Kerry Beagle is a very vocal breed.	High: The North Country Beagle is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Pocket Beagles are good watchdogs.	Kerry Beagles are good watchdogs.	North Country Beagles are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Pocket Beagles are average defenders.	Kerry Beagles are average defenders.	North Country Beagles are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Pocket Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kerry Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The North Country 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.	Kerry Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	North Country 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.	Kerry Beagles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the North Country Beagle is strong enough to escape from home.
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.	Kerry Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	North Country Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Pocket Beagles are apartment-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	North Country Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Pocket Beagles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Kerry Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	North Country Beagles adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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.	Kerry Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	North Country 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.
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 Kerry Beagle vs North Country Beagle

Stranger Friendly	Pocket Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pocket Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are kid-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pocket Beagles are cat-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Pocket Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pocket Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kerry Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No North Country Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pocket Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Kerry Beagles are usually recommended for elderly people.	North Country Beagles are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pocket Beagles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Kerry Beagles usually don’t get on well with other pets.	North Country Beagles are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pocket Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Kerry Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No North Country 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 Kerry Beagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really North Country 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 Kerry Beagle vs North Country Beagle

Health Issues	The Pocket Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Kerry Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The North Country Beagle 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	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	10-14 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Pocket Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Kerry Beagles are high energy dogs.	North Country Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Pocket Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	Kerry Beagles need a lot of exercises.	North Country Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Pocket Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Kerry Beagles don't need too much sleep.	North Country Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 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.	0.5 to 1.5 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.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Pocket Beagle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Kerry Beagle has an average chance of bad smell.	High The North Country Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pocket Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Kerry Beagle is an average drooler.	The North Country Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Pocket Beagle vs Kerry Beagle vs North Country 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	1-6 puppies	2-7 puppies
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