Silky Terrier vs Pocket Beagle

Compare the Silky Terrier to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Silky Terriers and Pocket Beagles.

Silky Terrier vs Pocket Beagle
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
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General Details
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-14 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
7-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1600 AD
Temperament
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-14 Years
Health Concerns
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Common Health Issues
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Collapsed trachea
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Beagle dwarfism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Silky Terrier
Pocket Beagle
Breed Colors
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