Breed comparison
Beagle vs Portuguese Podengo
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Portuguese Podengo3Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
5Good with other dogs5
3Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness4
4Energy level4
3Trainability3
4Mental stimulation needs4
4Adaptability4
2Watchdog / protective3
4Barking3
3Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
1Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Affection with family: the Portuguese Podengo scores 5 out of 5, the Beagle 3.
They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, trainability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Beagle if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close. Pick the Portuguese Podengo if you want a quieter dog, you want a more protective watchdog.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.