Beagle vs Dachshund

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

Beagle vs Dachshund
Beagle
Dachshund
Beagle
Dachshund
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General Details
Beagle
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Beagle
Dachshund
Origin Country
Greece
Germany
Origin Year
500 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
Beagle
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Beagle
Dachshund
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Aggressive
Jealous
Needy
Protective
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Beagle
Dachshund
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
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Beagle
Dachshund
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Beagle
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Beagle
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Beagle
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Beagle
Dachshund
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Below 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
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Beagle
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Beagle
Dachshund
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Beagle dwarfism
Musladin‐Lueke syndrome
Intervertebral disc disease
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Cancer
Mitral valve disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Canine diabetes mellitus
Deafness
Narcolepsy
Baldness
Intervertebral disc disease
Acanthosis nigricans
Lymphocytic thyroiditis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Beagle
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Coat Coloring
Beagle
Dachshund
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
Black and Cream
Black and Tan
Blue and Cream
Blue and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate and Cream
Chocolate and Tan
Cream
Fawn
Fawn and Cream
Fawn and Tan
Red
Wheaten
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