Is a Beagle taller than a Shetland Sheepdog?
Yes. A Beagle is 1.1 cm (0.4 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shetland Sheepdog.
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Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.
Where these heights come from
A Beagle is listed by the American Kennel Club at 15 in (38.1 cm), the top of its range. See all of Beagle’s listed heights.
A Shetland Sheepdog is commonly listed at 14.5 in (37 cm). See all of Shetland Sheepdog’s listed heights.
Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.
More comparisons
Beagle
- Beagle vs English Cocker Spaniel: An English Cocker Spaniel is 0.9 cm (0.4 in) taller at the shoulder than a Beagle.
- Beagle vs Shiba Inu: A Shiba Inu is 1.4 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Beagle.
Shetland Sheepdog
- Shetland Sheepdog vs English Cocker Spaniel: An English Cocker Spaniel is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shetland Sheepdog.
- Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu: A Shiba Inu is 2.5 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shetland Sheepdog.
- Shetland Sheepdog vs Basset Hound: A Shetland Sheepdog is 4 cm (1.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Basset Hound.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: American Kennel Club (Beagle), Wikidata (Shetland Sheepdog).
