Basset Hound vs Poodle
Compare the Basset Hound to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Poodles.
Basset Hound
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Poodle
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1585 AD
1200 AD
Basset Hound
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Poodle
Basset Hound
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Poodle
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basset Hound
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
Medium
None
Basset Hound
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Basset Hound
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basset Hound
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Poodle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basset Hound
Poodle
Basset Hound
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Basset Hound
Poodle
