How tall is a Beagle?

An adult Beagle stands about 14 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Beagle considered a small dog?

Yes — at 14" / 25 lb, the Beagle falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #169 tallest.

How does a Beagle compare to a person?

At 14" tall, a Beagle stands about 22% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Beagle Size Compared to a Person

A Beagle stands 14″ at the shoulder and weighs about 25 lb — that puts it at 22% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #169 by shoulder height and falls into the small-breed size class (Small breeds, 11–15").

Beagle next to a person at scale — 14-inch shoulder height, 25 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Beagle at 14″ / 25 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Beagle compares

	Beagle	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	14″	64″	-50″
Weight	25 lb	135 lb	-110 lb

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About the Beagle

The Beagle is one of the most popular and beloved dog breeds worldwide, cherished for its friendly temperament, adorable appearance, and exceptional nose. Originally bred in England as a pack hound for hunting hare, the Beagle is a small to medium-sized scent hound standing 13 to 15 inches tall and weighing 20 to 30 pounds. The breed's history stretches back centuries, with references to small hound packs in England as early as the 14th century. Today, Beagles serve as family companions, detection dogs, and therapy animals.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Small size class with shoulder height closest to the Beagle.

Border Terrier — 14″ / 14 lb (same height)
Cockapoo — 14″ / 22 lb (same height)
German Spitz — 14″ / 24 lb (same height)
Italian Greyhound — 14″ / 11 lb (same height)
Jack Russell Terrier — 14″ / 15 lb (same height)
Japanese Spitz — 14″ / 18 lb (same height)
Norwegian Lundehund — 14″ / 17 lb (same height)
Parson Russell Terrier — 14″ / 15 lb (same height)

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Frequently asked

How tall is a Beagle?: An adult Beagle stands about 14 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Beagle considered a small dog?: Yes — at 14" / 25 lb, the Beagle falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #169 tallest.
How does a Beagle compare to a person?: At 14" tall, a Beagle stands about 22% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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