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.
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1585 AD
1865 AD
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
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
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Basset Hound
Yorkshire Terrier
