greyhound vs beagle as a dog?

Question

beagle pros : healthy dog loveable and friendly and its a hound (can hunt with them) and jog with them cons: its noisy and medium size dog

greyhounds pros: big dog loveable chill inside and playful outside its a hound (can hunt with them) can skate with the dog and jog with them cons: very fast if they get out of the house can be bad and more expensive than beagle
experienced dog owners help me out these are what i think about them and i studied about them if theres anything else add i put these here just incase one of the cons are bigger than i think than that could be trouble.

Answer 1

You really need to decide what it is you want in a dog because you'd have a really hard time finding 2 breeds that are farther apart in everything than beagles and greyhounds. I don't know where you live that you think its legal to go hunting with a greyhound, either!



Contrary to what someone else told you, greyhounds are NOT ridiculously high energy dogs. In fact, they're extremely laid back and mellow in the house, but they do need their daily walks. They can NEVER be let off leash in an unfenced area, but then, neither can a beagle - unless you're an extremely competent trainer.



You need to go back to the drawing board and figure out what it is you want in a dog, then do some real research.

Answer 2

Grayhounds are ridiculously high energy. We have a greyhound mix, and he could run all day, everyday without being winded when he came inside. We are very lucky to have a fenced in backyard that we can let him run in, and another dog that helps to burn some of his energy, but without those two things i don't think we would be able to handle him. Beagles are not noisy by nature- that is a habit that they learn from other dogs and owners who do not reprimand them. The same applies to greyhounds.

Answer 3

Yes, it is a big misconception - greyhounds are NOT high energy. Nicknamed the 40mph couch potato, they spend most of the day napping and relaxing. They make excellent pets, require little grooming and minimal exercise and though large they are quiet and make good house pets or adapt well to life in an apartment or condo. You should consider what you are looking for in a pet. How many hours per day are you away from home? How much time do you have to devote to exercise and training? Please go to our website to view more info. and questions such as these to help you decide if a greyhound is right for you:



www.secondchancegreyhounds.org



Kat

Answer 4

beagles definitely!



Beagle pros- very lovable hound dog. Droopy ears and active personalities boosts their cute factor. Great with children! Start controlling the howling at a young age.



Greyhound- very sweet. Good for conpetition such as racing! Have very fast metabolisms. Make sure you have a suitable yard for the dog to live in.

Answer 5

I'd say some important things to consider are:



Your living area. If you're in an apartment you would want a small or medium dog and not a large dog. However, you'd want a dog that isn't quite a yapper to help prevent issues with neighbors. Also both breeds need time outside to run around and play. So your availability to take them out daily or multiple times a day to play is another important thing to consider.



DogChannel.com has a dog breed comparison chart where you check off breeds you are interested in and it puts them side-by-side. Here is the link if you want to check it out:

http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-community/dog-breed-selector-comparison.aspx

Answer 6

Small, compact, and hardy, Beagles are active companions for kids and adults alike. They are merry and fun loving, but being hounds, they can also be stubborn and require patient, creative training techniques.



http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/s42.html





The Italian Greyhound has a gentle personality, loving and affectionate with family members, but often reserved or shy with strangers. Despite his mild nature, he has a surprisingly deep, big-dog bark, making him a good watchdog--although he's too small to back up his barks and provide any actual protection.



http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/147d.html

Answer 7

WOW. if you are still that far apart in your breed choice, don't forget about the 200 breeds between those two choices.

Answer 8

Give him mostly dry food, and give canned food as a special treat. The dry food will help clean his teeth.