Basset Hound vs Great Dane
Compare the Basset Hound to the Great Dane. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Great Danes.
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
7-10 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Origin Country
France
Unspecified
Origin Year
1585 AD
-1400 BC
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Medium to High
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
7-10 Years
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basset Hound
Great Dane
