Affenpinscher vs Pocket Beagle
Compare the Affenpinscher to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Affenpinschers and Pocket Beagles.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Affenpinscher is better suited for new owners.
- Children - The Pocket Beagle is very child friendly. The Affenpinscher does not do well with children.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Pocket Beagle is easier to groom.
- Barking - The Pocket Beagle bark/howls frequently. The Affenpinscher has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Affenpinscher | Pocket Beagle |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 11-14 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Height | 9½-11½ in. | 7-12 in. |
| Weight | 6½-13¼ lb | 7-15 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1600 AD | 1600 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Low | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 15 mph | 14 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Affenpinscher | Pocket Beagle |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | Yes |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Average |
| Protection | Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | High | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Affenpinscher | Pocket Beagle |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-14 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Beagle Dwarfism | No | Yes |
| Cataracts | Yes | No |
| Collapsed Trachea | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Fractures | Yes | No |
| Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Legg-perthes Disease | Yes | No |
| Luxating Patella | Yes | No |
| Open Fontanel | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | No |
| Patent Ductus Arteriosis | Yes | No |
| Slipped Stifle | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Affenpinscher | Pocket Beagle |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Wire Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | Yes |
| Scruffy | Yes | No |
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Belge | Yes | No |
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Black & Silver | Yes | No |
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Brown & White | No | Yes |
| Tan | No | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |