English Foxhound vs Kerry Beagle
Compare the English Foxhound to the Kerry Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Foxhounds and Kerry Beagles.
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-14 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1580 AD
-500 BC
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-14 Years
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
English Foxhound
Kerry Beagle
