Beagle vs Lurcher
Compare the Beagle to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Lurchers.
Beagle
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
8-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Lurcher
Origin Country
Greece
Ireland
Origin Year
500 AD
1400 AD
Beagle
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Lurcher
Beagle
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Lurcher
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Beagle
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Beagle
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
8-15 Years
Beagle
Lurcher
Beagle
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Beagle
Lurcher
