Beagle vs Maltese vs Boston Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Beagle | Maltese | Boston Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  England |  Italy |  United States |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 6 | 33 | 21 |
| Reviews | 4 | 2 | 1 |
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| Other Names | English Beagle | Maltese Dog, Maltese lion dog | Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section. |
| Breed Recognition | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
| Price | $500-$800 | $600-$800 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Beagle vs Maltese vs Boston Terrier
| Size | Small | Small | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg) | 6.5-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | 10-25 pounds (6-11kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg) | 6.7 pounds (3.5 kg) | 17.5 pounds (8.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) | Male: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), Female: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm) | 15-17 inches (38-43 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) | Male: 9 inches (23 cm), Female: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) | 16 inches (40.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Beagle vs Maltese vs Boston Terrier
| Coat | Dense | Feathered | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Tan Red Tricolor White Black | White | White Brindle Seal Black |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Maltese requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Beagles shed moderately. | Malteses shed none to minimal. | Boston Terriers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Beagle vs Maltese vs Boston Terrier
| Temperament | Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving | Active Easygoing Intelligent Responsive Docile Gentle Playful Sweet Tempered | Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Playful Aggressive Gentle Lively |
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| Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Average: Boston Terrier's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Beagles are easy to train. | Malteses are quite easy to train. | Boston Terriers are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Beagle is a highly playful breed. | Malteses, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Boston Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Malteses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Boston Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Beagles need a lot of social interaction. | Malteses need a lot of social interaction. | Boston Terriers are a social breed. |
| Barking | High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed. | High: The Maltese is a very vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. | Malteses are average watchdogs. | Boston Terriers are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Beagles can't provide protection for their territory. | Malteses strongly protect their territory. | Boston Terriers are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Maltese has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Malteses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Boston Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Malteses are not the biggest explorers. | Boston Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
| Prey Drive | Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Malteses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Boston Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Malteses are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Boston Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Malteses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Boston Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Malteses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Boston Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Beagle vs Maltese vs Boston Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Beagles are stranger friendly dogs. | Malteses are very stranger friendly dogs. | Boston Terriers are stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs. | Malteses are kid-friendly dogs. | Boston Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Beagles are average friendly towards cats. | Malteses are very cat-friendly dogs. | Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs. | Malteses are very dog-friendly dogs. | Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Maltese is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boston Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Malteses are usually recommended for elderly people. | Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Beagles are generally with other pets. | Malteses are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Boston Terriers are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Malteses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Boston Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really Maltese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Boston Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Beagle vs Maltese vs Boston Terrier
| Health Issues | The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Maltese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Boston Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) | Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing White Dog Shaker Syndrome | Allergies Brain Tumors Cataracts Cherry Eye Deafness Heart Murmurs Megaesophagus Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 15-18 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | Yes | No |
| Energy Level | Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Malteses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Boston Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Beagles need quite a lot of exercise. | Malteses exercise need is very minimal. | Boston Terriers have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Malteses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Boston Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Prefers warm weather | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Maltese has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Maltese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Boston Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Beagle vs Maltese vs Boston Terrier
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 2-14 puppies, average 7 | 3-5 puppies | 3-5 puppies |
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