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

Australian Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Unfortunately, the Beagle is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Australian Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Friendly
Independent
Lively
Sweet
Gentle
Intelligent
Loving

Alert
Courageous
Loyal
Intelligent
Companionable
Outright
Tempered
Spirited

Beagles are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Australian Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Avoid Beagles as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Australian Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

England

Australia

Talbot Hound, North Country Beagle, Southern Hound

Terriers, Tasmanian Dog

1300s

1800s

Hound (AKC:1885)
Scenthound (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1960 & UKC)

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Pied
White
Brown
Red
Black

Red
Blue
Cream

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

Australian Terriers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

While the Beagle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Australian Terriers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Congenital Heart Defect

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Epilepsy

None

Eye
Hip
Heart
MRI
Full Body Physical Examination

Blood Test
X-Rays

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

Australian Terriers 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 Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Australian Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Australian Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Australian Terrier 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

Chasing, Walks, Lounging

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 Terriers 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.

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 Terriers 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.

The Beagle is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Australian Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
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 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Australian Terrier feed 1 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 Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

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

Australian Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Australian Terriers are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

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

Australian Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Beagles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Australian Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Beagles are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Australian Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

Australian Terriers are not dog-friendly.

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

Australian Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Beagles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Australian Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.