Basset Hound vs American Foxhound
Compare Basset Hound and American Foxhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Basset Hound
VS
American Foxhound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Basset Hound
American Foxhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
33 – 38 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
27 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 12 years
11 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Basset Hound
Great with Kids
Large
American Foxhound
Large
Summary
About Basset Hound
The Basset Hound is a heavy-boned, low scenthound with an exceptional nose, calm nature, and affectionate, sociable temperament. Independent and sometimes stubborn, it needs gentle, reward-based training, moderate daily exercise, secure fencing, and regular ear and skin care.
About American Foxhound
A friendly, long-legged hunting dog from the USA with an athletic build, a gentle expression, and long, floppy ears. Bred to follow scent trails with great stamina, the American Foxhound combines affection for its family with a strong hunting instinct and an independent streak. It needs plenty of exercise, scent work, and patient training, while its dense coat is easy to care for. Its far-carrying bark and howl also call for consideration for neighbors.
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