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Name	English Pointer	Beagle	Akita
Origins	England	England	Japan
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita breeds.	English Pointer	English Beagle	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita? Compare adult weight ranges.	44-66 pounds (20-30 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Pointer or Beagle or Akita? English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$500	$500-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, English Pointer or Beagle or Akita?	Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which is easiest to train?	English Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which breed is most alert?	English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which breed is most protective?	English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita? Compare temperaments.	Active Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Outright Tempered Kind Amiable	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	English Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita?	Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita social needs comparison:	English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	English Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	English Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The English Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which breed is most playful?	The English Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which breed is most flexible?	English Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: English Pointer or Beagle or Akita?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The English Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which uses mouth most during play?	English Pointer dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. 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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which has fewer health issues?	English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which breed is most active?	English Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Pointer or Beagle or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Pointer or Beagle or Akita?	English Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which needs most food?	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.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. What colors are available?	Black White Brown Yellow	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which drools least?	The English Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The English Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Dense	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more English Pointer or Beagle or Akita? English Pointer or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which is best with kids?	English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Pointer or Beagle or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	English Pointer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most 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 English Pointer or Beagle or Akita?	English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Pointer or Beagle or Akita?	English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita?	Yes English Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No English Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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 English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which has best nose work ability?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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 English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which is best for SAR work?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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 English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really English Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. 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 English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	3-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. 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.

English Pointer vs Beagle vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of English Pointer, Beagle, and Akita. Which has most recognition?	No data available	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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