Basset Hound vs Beagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Basset Hound	Beagle
Origins	France	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	39	6
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Other Names	Basset, Hush Puppy	English Beagle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$300-$500	$500-$800

General Appearance - Basset Hound vs Beagle

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Basset Hound vs Beagle

Coat	Dense	Dense
Colors	Tan Gray Tricolor Brown Red White Black	Tan Red Tricolor White Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Basset Hounds shed moderately.	Beagles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Basset Hound vs Beagle

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Sweet Tempered Devoted Gentle Tenacious	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving
Intelligent Rank	Low: The Basset Hound if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Basset Hounds are quite easy to train.	Beagles are easy to train.
Playfulness	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Basset Hounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Basset Hounds need for social interaction is average.	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally.	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Basset Hounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Basset Hounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Basset Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Basset Hounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Basset Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Basset Hounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Basset Hounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Basset Hound vs Beagle

Stranger Friendly	Basset Hounds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Basset Hounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Basset Hounds are very cat-friendly dogs.	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Basset Hounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Basset Hounds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Beagles are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Basset Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Basset Hound vs Beagle

Health Issues	The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Bloat Cherry Eye Ear Infections Ectropion Entropion Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Obesity Panosteitis Patellar Luxation Thrombopathia Von Willebrand's Disease	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Basset Hounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Basset Hounds have an average exercise need.	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Basset Hounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	High The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.	High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Basset Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Basset Hound vs Beagle

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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