Beagle vs Border Terrier

Compare the Beagle to the Border Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Border Terriers.

Beagle vs Border Terrier
Beagle
Border Terrier
Beagle
Border Terrier
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General Details
Beagle
Border Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
10-16 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
11-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Beagle
Border Terrier
Origin Country
Greece
Unspecified
Origin Year
500 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Beagle
Border Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Beagle
Border Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Beagle
Border Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Beagle
Border Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Beagle
Border Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Beagle
Border Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Beagle
Border Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Beagle
Border Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Beagle
Border Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Beagle
Border Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Beagle dwarfism
Musladin‐Lueke syndrome
Intervertebral disc disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Beagle
Border Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Beagle
Border Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black, Red, and White
Black, Tan, and Bluetick
Blue
Blue and White
Blue, Tan, and White
Brown
Brown and White
Brown, White, and Tan
Lemon
Lemon and White
Red
Red and Black
Red and White
Tan
Tan and White
White
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Red
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