Basset Hound vs German Shorthaired Pointer
Compare Basset Hounds to German Shorthaired Pointers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1585 AD
1800 AD
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Energy Level
Low
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basset Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
