Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare the Beagle to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Jack Russell Terriers.
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Greece
United Kingdom
Origin Year
500 AD
1819 AD
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-15 Years
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier
