Foxhound vs Beagle
Compare the Foxhound to the Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Foxhounds and Beagles.
Foxhound
Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
20-30 Pounds
Intelligence
Foxhound
Beagle
Origin Country
United States
Greece
Origin Year
1650 AD
500 AD
Foxhound
Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Foxhound
Beagle
Foxhound
Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Foxhound
Beagle
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low
Foxhound
Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Foxhound
Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Foxhound
Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Foxhound
Beagle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Foxhound
Beagle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Foxhound
Beagle
Foxhound
Beagle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Foxhound
Beagle
