Beagle vs Shiba Inu
Compare the Beagle to the Shiba Inu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Shiba Inus.
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Greece
Japan
Origin Year
500 AD
-300 BC
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-16 Years
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Beagle
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Beagle
Shiba Inu
