Basset Hound vs Pug
Compare the Basset Hound to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Pugs.
Basset Hound
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Pug
Origin Country
France
China
Origin Year
1585 AD
-206 BC
Basset Hound
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Pug
Basset Hound
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Pug
Energy Level
Low
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basset Hound
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Medium
None
Basset Hound
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Basset Hound
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basset Hound
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Pug
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basset Hound
Pug
Basset Hound
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basset Hound
Pug
