Basset Hound vs Rottweiler
Compare the Basset Hound to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Rottweilers.
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1585 AD
100 AD
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Energy Level
Low
Low to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basset Hound
Rottweiler
