At a glance
Side by side.
| Trait | Beagle | Dachshund |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hound Dogs | Hound Dogs |
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Height | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder | 8 inches to 9 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 18 to 30 pounds | 16 to 32 pounds |
| Life span | 10 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Energy | ||
| Exercise needs | ||
| Easy to train | ||
| Intelligence | ||
| Good with children | ||
| Good with other dogs | ||
| Friendly with strangers | ||
| Shedding | ||
| Easy to groom | ||
| Barking | ||
| Apartment living | ||
| First-time owners | ||
| Copes alone | ||
| Drooling | ||
| General health |
Ratings are 1 to 5, from our breed database. Every pet is an individual.
Key differences
Where they differ most.
Friendly with strangers
The Beagle is friendlier with strangers than the Dachshund.
Good with other dogs
The Beagle gets on better with other dogs than the Dachshund.
Copes alone
The Dachshund copes better when left alone than the Beagle.
Energy
The Beagle has more energy than the Dachshund.
Exercise needs
The Beagle needs more exercise than the Dachshund.
Easy to train
The Dachshund is easier to train than the Beagle.
Which to choose
Beagle or Dachshund?
Choose the Beagle if…
- You have lots of visitors (it is friendlier with strangers)
- You want a dog that gets on better with other dogs
- You want an active, playful companion (it has more energy)
- You’re out walking, running or hiking most days (it needs more exercise)
Choose the Dachshund if…
- You want a more watchful dog (it is more reserved with strangers)
- You want a dog that copes better when left alone
- You’d like a calmer pet (it is calmer)
- You have less time for long walks (it needs less exercise)
Questions.
Is the Beagle or the Dachshund bigger, and which lives longer?
The Dachshund tends to live about 1 year longer. Individual pets vary, so meet the parents or the pet where you can.
Which is easier to train, the Beagle or the Dachshund?
The Dachshund is generally easier to train than the Beagle. Short, positive, reward-based sessions work best for both.
Which is better for families, the Beagle or the Dachshund?
Both are usually good with children when well socialised. Always supervise young children with any pet.
Which sheds less?
They shed about the same amount. No breed is completely hair-free; regular brushing helps with both.
