Beagle vs Greyhound
Compare the Beagle to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Greyhounds.
Beagle
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Greyhound
Origin Country
Greece
Egypt
Origin Year
500 AD
-4000 BC
Beagle
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Greyhound
Beagle
Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Greyhound
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Beagle
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Beagle
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Beagle
Greyhound
Beagle
Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Beagle
Greyhound
