Beagle tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Australian Cattle Dog has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Friendly
Independent
Lively
Sweet
Gentle
Intelligent
Loving

Aggressive
Energetic
Loyal
Responsive
Alert
Intelligent
Protective

Avoid Beagles as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose an Australian Cattle Dog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

England

Australia

Talbot Hound, North Country Beagle, Southern Hound

Dingo

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1300s

1800s

Hound (AKC:1885)
Scenthound (UKC)

Herding (AKC:1980 & UKC)

Brown
Amber

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Pied
White
Brown
Red
Black

Blue
Red

Beagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Australian Cattle Dogs have medium-length coats.

Beagles are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Australian Cattle Dogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Congenital Heart Defect

Deafness
OCD
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Epilepsy

Cataracts
Lens Luxation

Eye
Hip
Heart
MRI
Full Body Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Hearing

Beagles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Australian Cattle Dogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Beagle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Australian Cattle Dog has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Beagles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Australian Cattle Dogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Beagles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Australian Cattle Dogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Beagle dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Beagle dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Walk, Run, Hunt, Walking, Petting, Running, Sniffing, Pets, Sniff, Relaxing, Eating Snacks, Sniffin, Cuddles, Barking, Playing, Howling, Jumping high, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Play, Frisbee, Parks, Exploring, Fetch, Sleeping, Shake, Tracking, Searching, Tag, Tug-of-war

Chase, Running, Walk, Run, Fetch, Play, Herding, Playing, Walking, Road trip, Playing fet, Hiking, Eating Snacks, Hike, Sleep, Kisses, Sniffing, Sprint, Tug-of-war, Hunt, Tracking, Investigating, Cuddling, Off-leash, Chewing, Herding birds, Bike ride, Go to Park, Jogging, Dog Parks

Beagles are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Australian Cattle Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Beagle, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Cattle Dog, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Beagles usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Australian Cattle Dogs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Beagle should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Australian Cattle Dog should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Beagle feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Australian Cattle Dog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Beagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

The average cost of an Australian Cattle Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Beagle is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Australian Cattle Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Beagle has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Australian Cattle Dog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Beagles can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Australian Cattle Dog is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Beagles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Australian Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Beagles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Australian Cattle Dogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.