Maltese vs Toy Poodle vs Beagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Maltese	Toy Poodle	Beagle
Origins	Italy	Germany France	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	33	449	6
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Other Names	Maltese Dog, Maltese lion dog	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Teacup Poodle, French Poodle, Pudle, Teddy Poodle	English Beagle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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	Dog Registry of America Inc.	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	$600-$800	1000-1500	$500-$800

General Appearance - Maltese vs Toy Poodle vs Beagle

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	6.5-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	6.7 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height	Male: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), Female: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 9 inches (23 cm), Female: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Maltese vs Toy Poodle vs Beagle

Coat	Feathered	Dense Curly Thick	Dense
Colors	White	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige	Tan Red Tricolor White Black
Grooming	Average: The Maltese requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Malteses shed none to minimal.	Toy Poodles shed none to minimal.	Beagles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Maltese vs Toy Poodle vs Beagle

Temperament	Active Easygoing Intelligent Responsive Docile Gentle Playful Sweet Tempered	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Malteses are quite easy to train.	Toy Poodles are very easy to train.	Beagles are easy to train.
Playfulness	Malteses, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Malteses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Toy Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Malteses need a lot of social interaction.	Toy Poodles are a social breed.	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Maltese is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Malteses are average watchdogs.	Toy Poodles are good watchdogs.	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Malteses strongly protect their territory.	Toy Poodles are average defenders.	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Maltese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Malteses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Toy Poodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Malteses are not the biggest explorers.	Toy Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Malteses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Toy Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Malteses are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Malteses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Toy Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Malteses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Toy Poodles 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.	Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Maltese vs Toy Poodle vs Beagle

Stranger Friendly	Malteses are very stranger friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Malteses are kid-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Malteses are very cat-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Malteses are very dog-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Maltese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Malteses are usually recommended for elderly people.	Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Malteses are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Toy Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Beagles are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Malteses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Toy Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	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.	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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Maltese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes 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 - Maltese vs Toy Poodle vs Beagle

Health Issues	The Maltese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing White Dog Shaker Syndrome	Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Canine Diabetes Mellitus Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Murmurs Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Slipped Stifle	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	15-18 years	14-16 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Malteses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Toy Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Malteses exercise need is very minimal.	Toy Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Malteses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Toy Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 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	Average.	Average to High.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Maltese has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Maltese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Toy Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Maltese vs Toy Poodle vs Beagle

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	3-5 puppies	2-4 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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