Basset Hound
VS
Smålandsstövare
Basset Hound vs Smålandsstövare
Compare Basset Hound and Smålandsstövare 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
Smålandsstövare
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
33 – 38 cm
42 – 54 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
15 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Basset Hound
Great with kids
Large
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
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 Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
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