Basset Hound vs Dachshund

Compare the Basset Hound to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Dachshunds.

Basset Hound vs Dachshund
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Basset Hound
Dachshund
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General Details
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1585 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Jealous
Needy
Protective
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Allergies
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Panosteitis
Thrombopathia
Ectropion
Obesity
Intervertebral disc disease
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Cancer
Mitral valve disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Canine diabetes mellitus
Deafness
Narcolepsy
Baldness
Intervertebral disc disease
Acanthosis nigricans
Lymphocytic thyroiditis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Coat Coloring
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Breed Colors
Back, Tan, and White
Black and Brown
Black and White
Black, Brown, and White
Black, Red, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Blue and White
Brown and White
Brown, Black, and White
Lemon and White
Mahogany and White
Red and White
Tan and White
Black
Black and Cream
Black and Tan
Blue and Cream
Blue and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate and Cream
Chocolate and Tan
Cream
Fawn
Fawn and Cream
Fawn and Tan
Red
Wheaten
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