American Eskimo Dog vs Basset Hound
Compare the American Eskimo Dog to the Basset Hound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Eskimo Dogs and Basset Hounds.
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Origin Country
Germany
France
Origin Year
1800 AD
1585 AD
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
10 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
