Irish Terrier vs Pocket Beagle
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Pocket Beagles.
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
7-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1875 AD
1600 AD
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-14 Years
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Terrier
Pocket Beagle
