Bolognese vs Pocket Beagle
Compare the Bolognese to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bolognese and Pocket Beagles.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Bolognese and Pocket Beagle are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Bolognese and Pocket Beagle are great with children.
- Grooming - The Pocket Beagle is very easy to groom. The Bolognese has very high grooming needs.
- Barking - Both the Bolognese and Pocket Beagle are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Bolognese | Pocket Beagle |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Height | 9-12 in. | 7-12 in. |
| Weight | 8-14 lb | 7-15 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1500 BC | 1600 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 80°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium-High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 14 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High-Very High | Low |
| Shedding | None-Low | Low |
| Dander | None-Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Bolognese | Pocket Beagle |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | Yes |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Bolognese | Pocket Beagle |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Beagle Dwarfism | No | Yes |
| Chronic Eye Irritation | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Legg-perthes Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bolognese | Pocket Beagle |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Curly Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | No |
| Wooly | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Long | Yes | No |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Brown & White | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Tan | No | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |