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Beagle

Hound ยท Small

VS

English Springer Spaniel

Sporting ยท Medium

Beagle vs English Springer Spaniel

Side-by-side comparison of the Beagle and English Springer Spaniel โ€” size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Beagle

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

English Springer Spaniel

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Beagle

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Beagle

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Beagle

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

English Springer Spaniel

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

TraitBeagleEnglish Springer Spaniel
SizeSmallMedium
Height13โ€“15โ€ณ19โ€“20โ€ณ
Weight20โ€“30 lbs40โ€“50 lbs
Lifespan10โ€“15 yrs12โ€“14 yrs
GroupHoundSporting
Coat typeShort, dense, weather-resistantDouble coat, medium length, feathered

Temperament & behavior

TraitBeagleEnglish Springer Spaniel
Energy levelHighHigh
TrainabilityModerateVery High
Barking levelVery HighModerate

Compatibility

TraitBeagleEnglish Springer Spaniel
Good with kidsVery HighVery High
Good with dogsVery HighHigh
Good with catsModerateModerate
Apartment friendlyModerateLow

Care requirements

TraitBeagleEnglish Springer Spaniel
SheddingModerateModerate
Grooming needsLowModerate
Daily exercise45โ€“75 min60โ€“90 min
Daily food1โ€“1.5 cups1.5โ€“2.5 cups
Annual cost$1ย 100โ€“$1ย 800$1ย 300โ€“$2ย 100

Temperament

Beagle

FriendlyCuriousMerry

English Springer Spaniel

FriendlyPlayfulObedient

Common health issues

Beagle

  • Intervertebral disc disease
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Cherry eye
  • Epilepsy
  • Hypothyroidism

English Springer Spaniel

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Ear infections
  • Elbow dysplasia
  • Autoimmune conditions

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