Side-by-side breed comparison with ratings, health data, and recommendations
| Basset Hound | Category | German Shepherd Dog |
|---|---|---|
Average (3/5) | Shedding | Good (4/5) |
Below Average (2/5) | Grooming | Average (3/5) |
Below Average (2/5) | Exercise | Excellent (5/5) |
Below Average (2/5) | Trainability | Excellent (5/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Good w/ Kids | Good (4/5) |
Good (4/5) | Good w/ Dogs | Average (3/5) |
Good (4/5) | Barking | Average (3/5) |
Below Average (2/5) | Energy | Excellent (5/5) |
| Basset Hound | Metric | German Shepherd Dog |
|---|---|---|
| 40-65 lbs | Weight | 50-90 lbs |
| Up to 15 in | Height | 22-26 in |
| Medium | Size Category | Large |
| Basset Hound | Metric | German Shepherd Dog |
|---|---|---|
| 12-13 years | Lifespan | 7-10 years |
| #38 | Popularity Rank | #4 |
Patient, Low-Key, Charming
Confident, Courageous, Smart
| Basset Hound | Feature | German Shepherd Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Single coat | Coat Type | Double coat |
| Short | Coat Length | Medium |
| 3/5 | Shedding | 4/5 |
| 2/5 | Grooming | 3/5 |
| Basset Hound | Detail | German Shepherd Dog |
|---|---|---|
| France | Origin | Germany |
| Hound | Breed Group | Working |