Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Bold
Fearless
Keen

Outright
Energetic
Quick
Gentle
Friendly

Wire Fox Beagles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Kerry Beagles are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

England

Ireland

Beagle and Wire Fox Terrier

Southern, Celtic Hounds

Unknown

16th century

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Silver
Brindle

Black
Brown
Blue

Wire Fox Beagles have medium-length coats.

Kerry Beagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

A Wire Fox Beagle can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Kerry Beagle can have a litter of 10-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Defect

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hip
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Heart Testing

Full Physical Examination

Wire Fox Beagles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Kerry Beagles are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Wire Fox Beagle, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Kerry Beagle, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Wire Fox Beagle should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Kerry Beagle should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-30 pound (8 - 14 kg) Wire Fox Beagle feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Kerry Beagle feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Wire Fox Beagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

The average cost of a Kerry Beagle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Wire Fox Beagle is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Kerry Beagle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Wire Fox Beagles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Kerry Beagles can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Wire Fox Beagles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Kerry Beagles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Wire Fox Beagles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Kerry Beagles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Wire Fox Beagles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Kerry Beagles are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.