Beagle vs Dachshund
The Beagle was bred for hunting rabbits and hares by scent; the Dachshund was bred for tracking badgers and rabbits by scent. Both are small to medium dogs by weight. The Beagle has a short, smooth coat, needing light grooming; the Dachshund, a coat that comes in varieties, needing light to regular grooming. The Beagle sheds some; the Dachshund, anywhere from less than most to some. Both need a good daily walk.
Side by side
| Beagle | Dachshund | |
|---|---|---|
| Bred for | Hunting rabbits and hares by scent | Tracking badgers and rabbits by scent |
| Size | Small to medium | Small to medium |
| Weight | 20 to 25 lb | 16 to 32 lb |
| Coat | Short and smooth | By variety: short and smooth, silky and feathered, or wiry |
| Grooming | A quick brush now and then | Light to regular |
| Shedding | Some | Lower to moderate |
| Exercise | A good daily walk | A good daily walk |
| Voice | Its descriptions mention barking | Its descriptions mention barking |
| In license records | 4,580 | 4,048 |
What people name them
The most common names in the pet license records we use.
From pet license records published by New York City, Seattle, Cambridge in Massachusetts, and Allegheny County in Pennsylvania.
General information to help you narrow your choices. Every animal is an individual; meet them first. Check your lease and local rules.
Breed facts: Wikidata and each breed's Wikipedia article, read 2026-10-04. The ratings are ours, from those facts; how we match is on the breed fit quiz.
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