Beagle
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Dachshund
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Choose the Beagle if you want…
- a family with children
- a home with other pets
- less time spent grooming
- an active companion for long walks and play
Choose the Dachshund if you want…
- a flat or small home
- a quieter companion
- a calmer companion
Side by side
| Trait | Beagle | Dachshund |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Small |
| Weight | 9–11 kg (20–24 lb) | 7–14 kg (15–31 lb) |
| Height | 33–41 cm (13–16 in) | 20–27 cm (8–11 in) |
| Life span | 12–15 years | 12–16 years |
| Origin | England | Germany |
| Energy | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Good with children | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with other pets | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Suits a flat | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Grooming needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Quick answers
Which lives longer, the Beagle or the Dachshund?
Their typical life spans are about the same. Beagle: 12–15 years; Dachshund: 12–16 years.
Is the Beagle or the Dachshund better with children?
The Beagle scores higher in our profiles (5 vs 3 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
Other comparisons
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