Beagle vs Papillon
Compare the Beagle to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Papillons.
Beagle
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Papillon
Origin Country
Greece
France
Origin Year
500 AD
1500 AD
Beagle
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Papillon
Beagle
Papillon
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
Papillon
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Beagle
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Beagle
Papillon
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Papillon
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Papillon
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-16 Years
Beagle
Papillon
Beagle
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Beagle
Papillon
