Basset Hound vs Dachshund
Compare the Basset Hound to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Dachshunds.
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1585 AD
1400 AD
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Basset Hound
Dachshund
