Basset Hound vs Bull Terrier
Compare the Basset Hound to the Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Bull Terriers.
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
18-21 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1585 AD
1862 AD
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High to Very High
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-15 Years
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basset Hound
Bull Terrier
