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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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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle breeds.	Mini Beagle Miniature Beagle Olde English Pocket Beagle Teacup Beagle Toy Beagle	Mini Pei Miniature Chinese Shar-Pei Mini Shar Pei	Beagle-Pug
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

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

Size Classification Compare size differences between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle? Compare adult weight ranges.	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 Range Compare puppy costs for Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Find price differences between these breeds.	$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

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which breed ranks highest?	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
Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which is easiest to train?	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 Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which breed is most alert?	Pocket Beagle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Shar Pei dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Puggle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which breed is most protective?	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

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle? Compare temperaments.	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

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which breed is most vocal?	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
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which breed is most playful?	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.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which breed is most flexible?	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.
Alone Time Tolerance 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 Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which has lowest bite risk?	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.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which uses mouth most during play?	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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which has the strongest bite?	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

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

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which breed lives longest?	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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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which handles climate changes best?	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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which has fewer 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.	Puggles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency 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
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

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

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which breed is most active?	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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which is most prone to obesity?	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
Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which needs most food?	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

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

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. What colors are available?	Black Gray Tan Red Blue Cream White Brown Liver Lemon	Black Red Blue Cream Brown Fawn Apricot	Black Tan Red White Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which requires most maintenance?	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
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which drools 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which has least natural smell?	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.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Smooth Short	Harsh Prickly	Smooth Straight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
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

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which is best with kids?	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
Pet Compatibility 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
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 Capability Compare service dog potential between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which is best suited for water work?	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.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. 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 Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. 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.

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which has most puppies?	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. 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.

Pocket Beagle vs Miniature Shar Pei vs Puggle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Pocket Beagle, Miniature Shar Pei, and Puggle. Which has most recognition?	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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