Beagle vs Sheltie
Compare the Beagle to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Shelties.
Beagle
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Sheltie
Origin Country
Greece
United Kingdom
Origin Year
500 AD
1909 AD
Beagle
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Sheltie
Beagle
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Beagle
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Beagle
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-14 Years
Beagle
Sheltie
Beagle
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Beagle
Sheltie
