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Name	Pocket Beagle	Miniature Shar Pei	Puggle
Origins	England	China	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mini Beagle Miniature Beagle Olde English Pocket Beagle Teacup Beagle Toy Beagle	Mini Pei Miniature Chinese Shar-Pei Mini Shar Pei	Beagle-Pug
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle? Which is the smallest dog, Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Miniature Shar Pei? Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle weight comparison:	8-15 pounds (4-7 kg)	25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)	15-40 pounds (7-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)	27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle? Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle height comparison:	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	17 inches and under (43 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	9.5 inches (24 cm)	17 inches and under (43 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle? Which is more expensive?	$500-$1500	$1500-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Miniature Shar Pei is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Puggle is easier than average to get.

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle intelligence:	Smart: The Pocket Beagle dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Miniature Shar Pei dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle trainability comparison.	Pocket Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	Pocket Beagle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Puggle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Pocket Beagle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Puggle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle? Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle behavior/temperament comparison:	Curious Loving Happy Intelligent Lively Gentle Sociable Sweet Watchful Calm Determined Brave	Playful Independent Alert Confident Affectionate Adaptable Calm	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Puggle 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: Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle?	High: Pocket Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Miniature Shar Pei dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Puggle dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle social needs comparison:	Pocket Beagle dogs are a social breed. See more.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs are a social breed. See more.	Puggle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Pocket Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Puggle 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Pocket Beagle dogs 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. See more.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs 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. See more.	Puggle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle playfulness comparison:	The Pocket Beagle is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Miniature Shar Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Puggle is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle?	A lot: Pocket Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Miniature Shar Pei barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Puggle barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	Apartment-friendly dog the Pocket Beagle breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Miniature Shar Pei breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Puggle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Pocket Beagle dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Miniature Shar Pei dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Puggle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	Pocket Beagle 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.	Miniature Shar Pei 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pocket Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Shar Pei bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Puggle bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Pocket Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Shar Pei has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Puggle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle mouthiness comparison:	Pocket Beagle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Puggle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle?	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.	Puggles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cryptorchidism Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome Eye Diseases Cleft Lip Cleft Palate Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Funny Puppy Syndrome Hermaphroditism Epiphyseal Dysplasia	Allergies Entropion Skin Irritation	Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Cherry Eye Distichiasis Obesity
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Pocket Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Miniature Shar Pei should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Puggle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle lifespan comparison. How long do Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei and Puggle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Pocket Beagle: 11 years	9-11 years The average lifespan of Miniature Shar Pei: 10 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Puggle: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Shar Pei can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle? Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle energy level comparison:	Pocket Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Puggle dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Pocket Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs exercise need is minimal.	Puggle dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	Pocket Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Puggle dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Pocket Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Shar Pei's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Puggle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle coat comparison:	Smooth Short	Harsh Prickly	Smooth Straight
Colors What are the original Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei and Puggle color?	Black Gray Tan Red Blue Cream White Brown Liver Lemon	Black Red Blue Cream Brown Fawn Apricot	Black Tan Red White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle? Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Pocket Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Miniature Shar Pei requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Puggle requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle? Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or {name3 shedding:	Pocket Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Puggle dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle?	Low 🔽 The Pocket Beagle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Shar Pei has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Puggle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Pocket Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Shar Pei drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Puggle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Pocket Beagle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs are generally with other pets.	Puggle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle? Which dog is more friendly?	Pocket Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Puggle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	Pocket Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Puggle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	Pocket Beagle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Puggle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle?	Pocket Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Puggle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle?	Yes Pocket Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Miniature Shar Pei dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Puggle dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Pocket Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Shar Pei is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Puggle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Pocket Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature Shar Peis are not recommended for elderly people.	Puggles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Pocket Beagle or Miniature Shar Pei or Puggle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle?	Not really Pocket Beagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Shar Pei breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Puggle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Pocket Beagle and Miniature Shar Pei and Puggle have?	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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