Beagle vs Pointer
Compare the Beagle to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Pointers.
Beagle
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Pointer
Origin Country
Greece
United Kingdom
Origin Year
500 AD
1650 AD
Beagle
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Pointer
Beagle
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Pointer
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Beagle
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Beagle
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Beagle
Pointer
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Beagle
Pointer
Beagle
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Beagle
Pointer
