Basset Hound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Golden Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Basset Hound	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Golden Retriever
Origins	France	England	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	39	19	3
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Other Names	Basset, Hush Puppy	Cav, Cavalier, Cavie	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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	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	$1200-$1500	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Basset Hound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Golden Retriever

Size	Medium	Small	Large
Weight	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	14 pounds (6.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Basset Hound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Golden Retriever

Coat	Dense	Feathered	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors	Tan Gray Tricolor Brown Red White Black	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby	Golden Light
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Basset Hounds shed moderately.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Basset Hound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Golden Retriever

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Sweet Tempered Devoted Gentle Tenacious	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy
Intelligent Rank	Low: The Basset Hound if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Basset Hounds are quite easy to train.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Basset Hounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Basset Hounds need for social interaction is average.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Basset Hounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Basset Hounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Basset Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Golden Retrievers have a strong 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.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to escape less than other breeds.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Basset Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Golden Retrievers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Basset Hounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Basset Hounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retrievers 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.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Retrievers 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Basset Hound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Golden Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Basset Hounds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Basset Hounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Basset Hounds are very cat-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Basset Hounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Basset Hounds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Basset Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.	Not really 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.	Not really 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.	Not really Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Golden Retriever 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Basset Hound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Golden Retriever

Health Issues	The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
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	Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Syringomyelia	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Basset Hounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Basset Hounds have an average exercise need.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Basset Hounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 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.	Average to High.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Basset Hound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Golden Retriever

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	3-5 puppies	5-10 puppies
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