Plott Hound vs Kerry Beagle
Compare the Plott Hound to the Kerry Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Plott Hounds and Kerry Beagles.
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
20-25 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Origin Country
United States
Ireland
Origin Year
1750 AD
-500 BC
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None to Low
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Plott Hound
Kerry Beagle