Pocket Beagle vs Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Toy Bulldog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Pocket Beagle and Teacup Australian Shepherd. Which is better: Pocket Beagle or Teacup Australian Shepherd or Toy Bulldog?
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| Name | Pocket Beagle | Teacup Australian Shepherd | Toy Bulldog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  England |  United States | England |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Companion Dogs | Extinct |
| Popularity Rank | 620 | 499 | 445 |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rate |
| Other Names |
Mini Beagle Olde English Pocket Beagle Miniature Beagle Toy Beagle Teacup Beagle | Toy Aussie, Toy Blue Dog | Bull-Pug, Mini-Bulldog, English Toy Bulldog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
| 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 | $700-$800 | 800-1200 |
General Appearance - Pocket Beagle vs Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Toy Bulldog
| Size | Small | Small | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8-15 pounds (4-7 kg) | Male: 8-18 pounds (4-8 kg), Female: 7-17 pounds (3.5-7.5 kg) | Male: 11.4–18.18 kg, Female: 11.4–17.3 kg |
| Avg. Weight | 11.5 pounds (5.5 kg) | Male: 13 pounds (6 kg), Female: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | Male: 11.4–18.18 kg, Female: 11.4–17.3 kg |
| Height | 7-12 inches (18-30 cm) | Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) | Male: 27–35 cm, Female: 25–33 cm |
| Avg. Height | 9.5 inches (24 cm) | Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 11.5 inches (29 cm) | Male: 27–35 cm, Female: 25–33 cm |
Hair & Care - Pocket Beagle vs Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Toy Bulldog
| Coat |
Smooth Short | Feathered | Smooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
White Cream Black Tan Lemon Red Brown Liver Blue Gray |
Red Blue Merle Black |
Red Piebald White Brindle Fawn |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Pocket Beagle requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Teacup Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Toy Bulldog requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Pocket Beagles shed moderately. | Teacup Australian Shepherds shed moderately. | Toy Bulldogs shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Pocket Beagle vs Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Toy Bulldog
| Temperament |
Gentle Sweet Lively Curious Happy Sociable Brave Intelligent Calm Loving Watchful Determined |
Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective |
Active Loving Playful Social Friendly Loyal Gentle |
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| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Pocket Beagle's has great intelligence. | Smart: Teacup Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence. | Average: Toy Bulldog's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Pocket Beagles are easy to train. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are very easy to train. | Toy Bulldogs aren't famous for their trainability. |
| Playfulness | The Pocket Beagle is a playful breed. | The Teacup Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. | The Toy Bulldog is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Teacup Australian Shepherds 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. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs. | Toy Bulldogs are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Pocket Beagles are a social breed. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are a social breed. | Toy Bulldogs are a social breed. |
| Barking | High: The Pocket Beagle is a very vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Teacup Australian Shepherd rarely barks. | Low: The Toy Bulldog barks none to minimal. |
| Watchdog Ability | Pocket Beagles are good watchdogs. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs. | Toy Bulldogs are not the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Pocket Beagles are average defenders. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs. | Toy Bulldogs strongly protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Pocket Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Teacup Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Toy Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Pocket Beagles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Teacup Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Toy Bulldogs have a higher than 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. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers. | Toy Bulldogs 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. | Teacup Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Toy Bulldogs 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. |
| Apartment Friendly | Pocket Beagles are apartment-friendly dogs. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Toy Bulldogs are apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Pocket Beagles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Teacup Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Toy Bulldogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| 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. | Teacup Australian Shepherds 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. | Toy Bulldogs 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 Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Toy Bulldog
| Stranger Friendly | Pocket Beagles are stranger friendly dogs. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Toy Bulldogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Pocket Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs. | Toy Bulldogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Pocket Beagles are cat-friendly dogs. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats. | Toy Bulldogs are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Pocket Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs. | Toy Bulldogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Pocket Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Teacup Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Toy Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Pocket Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Toy Bulldogs are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Pocket Beagles are usually friendly towards other pets. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets. | Toy Bulldogs 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 Teacup Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Toy Bulldogs 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 Teacup Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Toy Bulldog 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 Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Toy Bulldog
| Health Issues | The Pocket Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Teacup Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Toy Bulldog 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 | 13-15 years | 9-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Pocket Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Teacup Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs. | Toy Bulldogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Pocket Beagles need quite a lot of exercise. | Teacup Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises. | Toy Bulldogs exercise need is minimal. |
| Sleeping Need | Pocket Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Teacup Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep. | Toy Bulldogs 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. | 1/4 to 1 cup 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. |
| Weight Gain Potential | High: The Pocket Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average to High. | High: The Toy Bulldog breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Teacup Australian Shepherd 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 Teacup Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Toy Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Pocket Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Teacup Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Toy Bulldog 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 Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Toy Bulldog
| 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 | 2-5 puppies |
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