Medium12.5 yr avg
Beagle
AKC · Hound
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Beagle vs Rottweiler
Side-by-side comparison from peer-reviewed sources. Lifespan and health figures draw on Royal Veterinary College VetCompass and AKC breed data.
At a glance
Side-by-side
The numbers that most change day-to-day care. A citrus border marks a meaningful advantage.
Medium
Beagle
Lifespan12.5 yrrange 12–13
SizeMedium
Weight10–30 lb4.5–13.6 kg
Height13–15 in33–38.1 cm
Senior at7 yrgeriatric at 11
AKC groupHound
Energy4/560 min/day
Trainability3/5
Shedding3/5
With kids5/5
With other dogs5/5
Giant
Rottweiler
Lifespan10.6 yrrange 10–11
SizeGiant
Weight80–135 lb36.3–61.2 kg
Height22–27 in55.9–68.6 cm
Senior at5 yrgeriatric at 8
AKC groupWorking
Energy3/545 min/day
Trainability5/5
Shedding3/5
With kids3/5
With other dogs3/5
Health
Common health issues
Top 3 prevalence-ranked conditions for each breed. See each breed's full health profile for screening schedules and source data.
Beagle
- Moderatetypical onset ~5 yr
Hypothyroidism
Description and veterinary guidance for Hypothyroidism land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
- Low prevalencetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
- Low prevalencetypical onset ~2 yr
Patellar Luxation
Description and veterinary guidance for Patellar Luxation land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Rottweiler
- High prevalencetypical onset ~2 yr
Elbow Dysplasia
Description and veterinary guidance for Elbow Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
- Moderatetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
- Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Description and veterinary guidance for Osteochondritis Dissecans land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Synthesis
Which is right for you?
The Beagle tends to live about 1.9 years longer on average than the Rottweiler (12.5 vs 10.6 years).
Size gap is meaningful: the Beagle is medium-sized and the Rottweiler is giant. Expect different considerations for housing, travel, and vet-care costs.
Energy levels are close, with a slight edge to the Beagle (60 min/day of directed exercise).
Rottweilers tend to pick up obedience work faster (5/5 trainability). Beagles rate higher for household-with-kids compatibility (5/5).
Rottweilers carry a heavier breed-specific health burden (1 high-prevalence conditions vs 0 for the Beagle). Budget for screening accordingly.