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Beagle and Dash Hound. Both of them are hound dogs, originally bred for hunting small animals
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They have a lot in common, but at the same time, they are poles apart
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So in this video, we will compare both breeds and find out which one's a better companion for you
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Before getting a breed, it is very important to understand their history
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and why they were bred. Dash hounds and beagles both belong to the hound category of dogs
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but both were bred for different reasons. Dash hounds were first bred in Germany over 500 years
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ago. Dash hound translates to badger dogs in German and were bred as small dogs to hunt badgers
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Their unique body shape is well suited to hunt animals that hide in burrows, such as rabbits
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foxes, and of course, badgers. Whereas beagles were bred in 16th century England to track down
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small animals, mostly rabbits, and chase them until they were gunned down by hunters
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Their ancestry possibly goes back to Greece 2,500 years ago. Dash hounds are a small breed that comes in two sizes standard and miniature Standard Dash Hounds reach up to 10 inches in height and weigh around 25 pounds while
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miniature Dash Hounds reach up to 5 to 6 inches in height and weigh up to 11 pounds
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Beagles are medium-sized dogs and come in two sizes. The smaller variant includes beagles smaller than 13 inches at the shoulder and weigh about
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20 to 30 pounds or 9 to 13 kilograms, while the larger variant beagles are 13 to 15 inches
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tall and weigh around 30 to 35 pounds or 13 to 15 kilograms
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Both of them are small and compact breeds, however beagles are slightly bigger than dash hounds
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Coat and Grooming Requirements Dash hounds can have one of three different types of coat, smooth hairs, wire-haired, and long-haired
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One of these, smooth hairs, are the easiest to groom and they shed the least
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whereas wire-haired and long-haired dash hounds shed a lot and require more frequent brushing
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Meanwhile, wire-haired dash hounds also need to be hand-stripped up to three times a year
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Beagles on the other hand have a short and dense coat that requires minimal grooming They do shed moderately throughout the year and more during their shedding season but this can be managed by regular brushing
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However, they have long, droopy ears, which require frequent cleaning to avoid infection
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Though small in size, dash hounds are courageous and won't get intimidated by bigger dogs
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Having served as hunters, they are independent and confident Not to mention that they can be suspicious and a little aggressive towards strangers
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But once they get to know you, they are loving and playful. On the other side, beagles are super affectionate and social dogs
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who can instantly get along well with everyone, even strangers. They develop a deep bond with their human families and stay loyal for the rest of their lives
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As set hounds, they are curious explorers who cannot be trusted off-leash
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Dash hounds are not known to be particularly friendly with other dogs, so early socialization is a must
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Whereas beagles are the complete opposite. They are friendly and social with other dogs
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That's because they were bred to hunt in packs. But both the breeds have a high prey drive So I wouldn recommend leaving them alone with a small animal like a rabbit
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Dash hounds are too energetic for a dog of their size. Standard dash hounds need about 40 minutes
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of exercise every day, whereas miniatures only need about 20 minutes. This should be split into
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a couple of walks. You will also need to give them some open but secure space to run off leash
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Exercise requirements of beagles is higher than dash hounds. They need at least one hour of walk every day, along with indoor playtime
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You also need to take them out for a run at least three times a week to keep them happy and healthy
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Just like every hound breed, beagles and dash hounds are independent and stubborn
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This makes training them challenging. You will need to be more patient and consistent with their training
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So, which one is a better choice? Well, both of them are amazing dogs with some similar characteristics
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Beagles are more affectionate and social, and slightly bigger, whereas dash hounds are more independent and small in size
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Let me know which one's a better choice for you. And if it's a beagle, then do check out my channel
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