Basset Hound vs Bloodhound
Compare Basset Hound and Bloodhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Basset Hound
VS
Bloodhound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Basset Hound
Bloodhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
33 – 38 cm
58 – 72 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
40 – 54 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 12 years
7 – 9 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
1/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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
Bloodhound
Great with Kids
High Energy
Giant
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 Bloodhound
The Bloodhound is a large, powerful scent hound, famous for its exceptional tracking ability. Gentle, calm, and affectionate at home, it can be stubborn and independent when following a scent. Slow to mature, it needs patient training, secure fencing, and plenty of scent‑based mental exercise.
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