Sheltie vs Pocket Beagle
Compare the Sheltie to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Pocket Beagles.
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
7-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1909 AD
1600 AD
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Sheltie
Pocket Beagle
