Chinese Crested vs Pocket Beagle
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Pocket Beagles.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Chinese Crested and Pocket Beagle are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Chinese Crested and Pocket Beagle are great with children.
- Grooming - The Pocket Beagle is easy to groom while the Chinese Crested has moderate grooming needs.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Pocket Beagle has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Chinese Crested | Pocket Beagle |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Height | 10-13 in. | 7-12 in. |
| Weight | 5-12 lb | 7-15 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1800 AD | 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 | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 60°F to 80°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Low | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 16 mph | 14 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium-High | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Dander | 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 | Chinese Crested | Pocket Beagle |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | High | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | High | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Chinese Crested | Pocket Beagle |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Beagle Dwarfism | No | Yes |
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | Yes |
| Glaucoma | Yes | No |
| Lens Luxation | Yes | No |
| Loose Teeth | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Chinese Crested | Pocket Beagle |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Bald | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Bald/Hairless | Yes | No |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Apricot | Yes | No |
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Black, White, & Tan | Yes | No |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | Yes |
| Chocolate | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Palomino | Yes | No |
| Pink | Yes | No |
| Pink & Chocolate | Yes | No |
| Pink & Slate | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Sable | Yes | No |
| Silver | Yes | No |
| Slate | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | Yes |
| White & Chocolate | Yes | No |
| Brown & White | No | Yes |
| Tan | No | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |