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