Beagle vs Chihuahua
Compare the Beagle to the Chihuahua. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Chihuahuas.
Beagle
Chihuahua
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
15-20 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
3-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Chihuahua
Origin Country
Greece
Mexico
Origin Year
500 AD
1850 AD
Beagle
Chihuahua
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Chihuahua
Beagle
Chihuahua
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Chihuahua
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Beagle
Chihuahua
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Chihuahua
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Chihuahua
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Chihuahua
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Chihuahua
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
15-20 Years
Beagle
Chihuahua
Beagle
Chihuahua
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Beagle
Chihuahua
