Guide on Deciding Betweeen the Beaglier and the Puggle.

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Beaglier Versus Puggle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Beaglier and the Puggle? 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 Beaglier and the Puggle 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 Beaglier and the Puggle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Beaglier and the Puggle 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 Beaglier and for the Puggle. 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 Beaglier and the Puggle.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Beaglier or the Puggle.

Beaglier versus Puggle: Overview

Both the Beaglier and the Puggle are similar in size. The Beaglier and the Puggle are both small-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Beaglier belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

Beaglier versus Puggle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Beaglier to the Puggle 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 Beaglier and the Puggle

Factor Beaglier Puggle
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 15 years 10 to 15 years
Weight 10 to 20 pounds 18 to 30 pounds
Height 12 to 16 inches 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 3/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 5/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 12.5 years
Average Price $1780 $1330
Price Range $1500 – $1769 $995 – $1400
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Beaglier 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 Puggle. 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 Beaglier is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Puggle is 85 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Puggle is a better pet than the Beaglier. So, you should get the Puggle!

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 Beaglier and the Puggle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Similarities Between the Beaglier and the Puggle

The Beaglier and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Beaglier and the Puggle are most similar:

  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle are not easy to train.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle 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 Beaglier and the Puggle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Beaglier and the Puggle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.

Size Comparison of Beaglier versus Puggle

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Beaglier and the Puggle.

Beagliers weigh 10 to 20 pounds when fully grown. Beagliers are 12 to 16 inches when fully grown.

On the other hand, Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

Lifespan of Beaglier versus Puggle

The lifespan of Beagliers is between 10 to 15 years . The average lifespan of Beagliers is 12.5 years.

The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles is 12.5 years.

Price of Beaglier versus Price of Puggle

The average price of the Beaglier puppy is $1780. The price of the Beaglier typically ranges from $1500 – $1769. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 9 Beaglier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The average price of the Puggle puppy is $1330. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $995 – $1400. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 145 Puggle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The Beaglier is more expensive than the Puggle.

The charts below show the price distribution for the Beaglier and Puggle. For different price points, the charts show how many Beaglier puppies or how many Puggle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

A breakdown of the prices of Beagliers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

A breakdown of the prices of Beagliers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

A breakdown of the prices of Puggles

A breakdown of the prices of Puggles

Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Beaglier puppy or the Puggle puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

Tolerates Being Alone: Beaglier versus Puggle

Beagliers do not like to be left alone.

Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.

Do Beagliers shed more than Puggles?

Beagliers shed moderately.

Puggles shed moderately.

Which one drools more, the Beaglier or the Puggle

Beagliers do have a very low tendency to drool.

Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Beaglier or the Puggle?

Beagliers are very easy to groom.

Puggles are very easy to groom.

Does the Beaglier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?

Beagliers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

Puggles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

Do Beagliers Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?

Beagliers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

Can Beagliers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?

Beagliers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

Wanderlust Potential: Beaglier vs. Puggle

Beagliers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

Can Beagliers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?

Beagliers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Beaglier or the Puggle?

Beagliers get along very well with other dogs.

Puggles get along very well with other dogs.

Are Beagliers good family dogs? What about Puggles?

Beagliers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

How Kid-friendly are Beagliers and Puggles?

Beagliers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

Is the Beaglier Easier to Train than the Puggle?

Beagliers are not easy to train.

Puggles are not easy to train.

Is the Beaglier Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?

Beagliers adapt very well to apartment living.

Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Beaglier or the Puggle?

Beagliers are very good for new dog owners.

Puggles are very good for new dog owners.

Conclusion: Beaglier versus Puggle. 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 Beaglier and the Puggle better suits you and your family.