Basset Hound vs Pomeranian
Compare the Basset Hound to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Pomeranians.
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1585 AD
1500 AD
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Long
Basset Hound
Pomeranian
