Foxhound vs Basset Hound
Compare the Foxhound to the Basset Hound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Foxhounds and Basset Hounds.
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Origin Country
United States
France
Origin Year
1650 AD
1585 AD
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
10 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Foxhound
Basset Hound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Foxhound
Basset Hound
