Foxhound vs Kerry Beagle
Compare the Foxhound to the Kerry Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Foxhounds and Kerry Beagles.
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Origin Country
United States
Ireland
Origin Year
1650 AD
-500 BC
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
