Basset Hound vs Yorkshire Terrier

Compare the Basset Hound to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Yorkshire Terriers.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Basset Hound and Yorkshire Terrier are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
Children - The Basset Hound is very child friendly. The Yorkshire Terrier does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Basset Hound.
Grooming - The Basset Hound is very easy to groom. The Yorkshire Terrier has very high grooming needs.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Basset Hound has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Basset Hound vs Yorkshire Terrier

Breed Name	Basset Hound	Yorkshire Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Lifespan	10-12 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Height	12-14 in.	8-9 in.
Weight	45-65 lb	4-7 lb
Intelligence	Average	Average
History
Origin Country	France	United Kingdom
Origin Year	1585 AD	1865 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Below Average
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Below Average
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn Willing To Please	Affectionate Aggressive Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	No	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	55°F to 75°F	55°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Low	Medium
Exercise Required	Low	Low
Top Running Speed	10 mph	11 mph
Strength	Medium	Low
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium	High
Shedding	Medium	Low
Dander	Medium	Low
Drool Amount	Medium	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Basset Hound	Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	Yes
Family/Pack	Yes	No
Independent	No	Yes
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	Yes
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Very Low
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Very Low
Chasing	Average	Very Low
Follow Commands	Below Average	Below Average
Fighting	Very Low	Very Low
Guarding	Very Low	Very Low
Herding	Very Low	Very Low
Hunting	Average	Average
Protection	Below Average	Very Low
Remove Vermin	Very Low	High
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	Below Average	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Basset Hound	Yorkshire Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	10-12 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	No
Bloat	Yes	No
Cherry Eye	Yes	No
Collapsed Trachea	No	Yes
Ear Infections	Yes	No
Ectropion	Yes	No
Entropion	Yes	No
Glaucoma	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Hypoglycemia	No	Yes
Intervertebral Disk Disease	Yes	No
Obesity	Yes	No
Panosteitis	Yes	No
Patellar Luxation	Yes	Yes
Portosystemic Liver Shunt	No	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	No	Yes
Reverse Sneezing	No	Yes
Thrombopathia	Yes	No
Von Willebrand's Disease	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Basset Hound	Yorkshire Terrier
Coat
Fur	Yes	No
Hair	No	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	No
Silky	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	No
Long	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Back, Tan, & White	Yes	No
Black & Brown	Yes	No
Black & White	Yes	No
Black, Brown, & White	Yes	No
Black, Red, & White	Yes	No
Blue & White	Yes	No
Blue, Tan, White	Yes	No
Brown & White	Yes	No
Lemon & White	Yes	No
Mahogany & White	Yes	No
Red & White	Yes	No
Tan & White	Yes	No
Black & Gold	No	Yes
Black & Tan	No	Yes
Blue & Gold	No	Yes
Blue & Tan	No	Yes