Basset Hound vs German Shepherd

Compare Basset Hounds to German Shepherds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

Basset Hound vs German Shepherd
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
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General Details
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
75-95 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1585 AD
1899 AD
Temperament
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Medium
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Above Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
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
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Lens luxation
Panosteitis
Megaesophagus
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy
Degenerative myelopathy
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Retinal dysplasia
Seborrheic dermatitis
Heart problems
Blindness
Diabetes
Wobbler Syndrome
Osteochondrosis
Cruciate ligament rupture
Pannus
Digestive problems
Lupus
Vitiligo
Paralysis
Perianal fistula
Chronic diarrhea
Nail bed disease
Myasthenia gravis
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Basset Hound
German Shepherd
Breed Colors
Back, Tan, and White
Back, Tan, and White
Black and Brown
Black and Brown
Black and White
Black and White
Black, Brown, and White
Black, Brown, and White
Black, Red, and White
Black, Red, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Blue and White
Blue and White
Brown and White
Brown and White
Brown, Black, and White
Brown, Black, and White
Lemon and White
Lemon and White
Mahogany and White
Mahogany and White
Red and White
Red and White
Tan and White
Tan and White
Black
Black
Black and Cream
Black and Cream
Black and Red
Black and Red
Black and Silver
Black and Silver
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Gray
Gray
Liver
Liver
White
White
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