Beagle vs Whippet

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Whippet wins 5–2

Beagle Small · Hound

Whippet Medium · Hound

Weight

18–30 lbs

25–40 lbs

Height

13–15 in

18–22 in

Lifespan

10–15 yrs

12–15 yrs

Origin

England

England

Trait Comparison

4/5

Energy Level

4/5

2/5

Grooming Needs

1/5

5/5

Good with Kids

4/5

5/5

Good with Dogs

4/5

3/5

Intelligence

4/5

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Shedding

2/5

5/5

Barking

1/5

Beagle — Whippet (highlighted = better for that trait)

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