Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Beagle Versus Mudi: Introduction
- Beagle versus Mudi: Overview
- Beagle versus Mudi: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Beagle and the Mudi
- The Similarities Between the Beagle and the Mudi
- Size Comparison of Beagle versus Mudi
- Lifespan of Beagle versus Mudi
- Temperament of the Mudi Versus the Beagle
- Health Problems of Beagle versus Health Problems of Mudi
- Tolerates Being Alone: Beagle versus Mudi
- Do Beagles shed more than Mudis?
- Which one drools more, the Beagle or the Mudi
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Beagle or the Mudi?
- Does the Beagle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mudi?
- Do Beagles Bark and Howl? What about Mudis?
- Can Beagles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mudis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Beagle vs. Mudi
- Can Beagles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mudis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Beagle or the Mudi?
- Are Beagles good family dogs? What about Mudis?
- How Kid-friendly are Beagles and Mudis?
- Is the Beagle Easier to Train than the Mudi?
- Conclusion: Beagle versus Mudi. Which One is a Better Pet?
Beagle Versus Mudi: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Beagle and the Mudi? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Beagle and the Mudi better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Beagle and the Mudi.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Beagle and the Mudi is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Beagle and for the Mudi. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Beagle and the Mudi.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Beagle or the Mudi.
Beagle versus Mudi: Overview
Both the Beagle and the Mudi are similar in size. The Beagle and the Mudi are both small-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Beagle belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
On the other hand, the Mudi belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
Beagle versus Mudi: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Beagle to the Mudi based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Beagle and the Mudi
| Factor | Beagle | Mudi |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 15 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Height | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder | 14 to 20 inches |
| Weight | 18 to 30 pounds | 18 to 29 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 12.5 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $1160 | No Data |
| Price Range | $650 – $1450 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 79.7 percent | 40.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Beagle in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Mudi. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Beagle is 71 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Mudi is 76 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Mudi is a better pet than the Beagle. So, you should get the Mudi!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Beagle and the Mudi so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Beagle and the Mudi
Below is a list of where the Beagle and the Mudi are most different:
- Beagles have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Mudis are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
- Beagles are not easy to train. However, Mudis are very easy to train.
- Beagles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly. However, Mudis do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
- Beagles get along well with other dogs. However, Mudis do not get along well with other dogs.
- Beagles are very friendly towards strangers. However, Mudis are not very friendly towards strangers.
- Beagles gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them. However, Mudis are not prone to gaining weight easily.
- Beagles do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful. However, Mudis do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
The Similarities Between the Beagle and the Mudi
The Beagle and the Mudi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Beagle and the Mudi are most similar:
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi do not like to be left alone.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi do not have the tendency to drool.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi can tolerate hot weather.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi are very easy to groom.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi are highly intelligent.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
- Both the Beagle and the Mudi are very playful.
Size Comparison of Beagle versus Mudi
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Beagle and the Mudi.
Beagles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Beagles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Mudis weigh 18 to 29 pounds when fully grown. Mudis are 14 to 20 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Beagle versus Mudi
The lifespan of Beagles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Beagles is 12.5 years.
The lifespan of Mudis is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Mudis is 13.0 years.
Mudis live longer than Beagles.
Temperament of the Mudi Versus the Beagle
The Beagle has a better temperament than the Mudi.
This is because the temperament score for the Beagle is 79.7 percent while the temperament score for the Mudi is 40.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 79.7 percent, the Beagle has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 40.0 percent, the Mudi has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Beagle and the Mudi by measuring the temperaments of 79 Beagles and 5 Mudis.
Health Problems of Beagle versus Health Problems of Mudi
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Beagle and the Mudi are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Mudi is prone to more genetic health problems than the Beagle.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Mudi than for the Beagle.
9 health tests are recommended for Beagle while 10 tests are recommended for the Mudi.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Beagles and in Mudis.
Beagle Health Problems
Beagles are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Beagle puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Beagle puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Beagle breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Beagles for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Beagles here.
Mudi Health Problems
Mudis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Mudi puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Mudi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Mudi breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Mudis for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Mudis here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Beagle versus Mudi
Beagles do not like to be left alone.
Mudis do not like to be left alone.
Do Beagles shed more than Mudis?
Beagles shed moderately.
Mudis shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Beagle or the Mudi
Beagles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Mudis do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Beagle or the Mudi?
Beagles are very easy to groom.
Mudis are very easy to groom.
Does the Beagle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mudi?
Beagles have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Mudis have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Beagles Bark and Howl? What about Mudis?
Beagles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Mudis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Beagles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mudis Tolerate Cold Weather?
Beagles cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Mudis can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Beagle vs. Mudi
Beagles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Mudis have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Beagles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mudis Tolerate Hot Weather?
Beagles can tolerate hot weather.
Mudis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Beagle or the Mudi?
Beagles get along very well with other dogs.
Mudis do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Beagles good family dogs? What about Mudis?
Beagles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Mudis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Beagles and Mudis?
Beagles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Mudis do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Is the Beagle Easier to Train than the Mudi?
Beagles are not easy to train.
Mudis are very easy to train.
Is the Beagle Better for Apartment Owners than the Mudi?
Beagles adapt very well to apartment living.
Mudis do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Beagle or the Mudi?
Beagles are OK for new dog owners.
Mudis are very good for new dog owners.
Conclusion: Beagle versus Mudi. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Beagle and the Mudi better suits you and your family.