Basset Hound vs Boxer
Compare the Basset Hound to the Boxer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Boxers.
Basset Hound
Boxer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
53-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Boxer
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1585 AD
1894 AD
Basset Hound
Boxer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Boxer
Basset Hound
Boxer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Boxer
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basset Hound
Boxer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Basset Hound
Boxer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Basset Hound
Boxer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basset Hound
Boxer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Boxer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Basset Hound
Boxer
Basset Hound
Boxer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basset Hound
Boxer
