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Name	Segugio Italiano	Beagle	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Origins	Italy	England	Portugal
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Italian Hound Segugio Italian Segugio	English Beagle	Portuguese Warren Hound Podengo Portugues
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Which is the smallest dog, Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	Large	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Beagle? Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno weight comparison:	Male: 44–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–49 pounds (16–22 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	9-13 pounds (4-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	11 pounds (5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno height comparison:	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	8-12 inches (20-31 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	10 inches (25.5 cm)

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Which is more expensive?	Unknown	$500-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is easier than average to get.

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno intelligence:	Smart: The Segugio Italiano dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno trainability comparison.	Segugio Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	Segugio Italiano dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Segugio Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Gentle Kind Adaptable	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Active Friendly Loyal Lively Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Segugio Italiano 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.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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: Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	High: Segugio Italiano dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno social needs comparison:	Segugio Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Segugio Italiano 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.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Segugio Italiano 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.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno playfulness comparison:	The Segugio Italiano is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	Low to Average: The Segugio Italiano rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	It is not recommended to keep the Segugio Italiano breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Segugio Italiano dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	Segugio Italiano 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.	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.

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Segugio Italiano bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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 Segugio Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno mouthiness comparison:	Segugio Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno health comparison. Which is the healthier: Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Segugio Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno lifespan comparison. How long do Segugio Italiano, Beagle and Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Segugio Italiano: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Podengo Pequeno: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno energy level comparison:	Segugio Italiano dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Segugio Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	Segugio Italiano dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	0.5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Segugio Italiano has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno coat comparison:	Wiry Smooth	Dense	Wiry Smooth
Colors What are the original Segugio Italiano, Beagle and Portuguese Podengo Pequeno color?	Blonde	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	Black Gray Red Fawn Orange Gold Chestnut
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Segugio Italiano requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Segugio Italiano or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	Segugio Italiano dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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, Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	Medium ⏺ The Segugio Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Segugio Italiano is an average drooler. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Good With Comparison

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

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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.	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Segugio Italiano or Beagle or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Which is better for autism?	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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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.	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 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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno?	Not really Segugio Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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.

Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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 Segugio Italiano and Beagle and Portuguese Podengo Pequeno have?	3-6 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-6 puppies
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Segugio Italiano vs Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale United Kennel Club	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	No data available

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