Basset Hound
VS
German Pinscher
Basset Hound vs German Pinscher
Compare Basset Hound and German Pinscher side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Basset Hound
German Pinscher
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
33 – 38 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
14 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 12 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Basset Hound
Great with kids
Large
German Pinscher
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
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 German Pinscher
Medium, athletic German farm dog with sleek low‑maintenance coat in black‑and‑tan or red. Intelligent, alert, loyal and protective yet reserved with strangers. Needs plenty of exercise, mental work, firm positive training and close family involvement; generally robust and long‑lived.
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