Mi-ki vs Pocket Beagle
Compare the Mi-ki to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Mi-kis and Pocket Beagles.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Mi-Ki and Pocket Beagle are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Mi-Ki and Pocket Beagle are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Mi-Ki and Pocket Beagle are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Pocket Beagle bark/howls frequently. The Mi-Ki has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Mi-Ki | Pocket Beagle |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Height | 8-10 in. | 7-12 in. |
| Weight | 6-10 lb | 7-15 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1980 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Low | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 14 mph |
| Strength | None-Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | 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 | Mi-Ki | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below 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 | Mi-Ki | Pocket Beagle |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Beagle Dwarfism | No | Yes |
| Dental Problems | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Respiratory Problems | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Mi-Ki | Pocket Beagle |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Coat Type | ||
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Long | Yes | No |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | Yes |
| Chocolate | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Gray | Yes | No |
| Sable | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Brown & White | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Tan | No | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |