Basset Hound vs Chow Chow
Compare the Basset Hound to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Chow Chows.
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Origin Country
France
China
Origin Year
1585 AD
-150 BC
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
