Basset Hound vs Border Collie
Compare the Basset Hound to the Border Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Border Collies.
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
27-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1585 AD
1860 AD
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Basset Hound
Border Collie
