Basset Hound vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Basset Hound to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Saint Bernards.
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
France
Switzerland
Origin Year
1585 AD
1695 AD
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Low
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
High
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Basset Hound
Saint Bernard
