Beagle vs Cocker Spaniel

A Beagle's nose runs the dog, not the owner — bred to follow a scent trail for miles regardless of what the handler wants, so unreliable off-leash recall is a breed trait, not a training failure, and a bored, under-exercised Beagle is one of the most vocal and destructive small breeds there is.

Those glorious long ears trap moisture and wax against the skull, so recurring ear infections are close to a lifetime feature of owning a Cocker Spaniel, not an occasional bad-luck vet visit.