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Name	Basset Hound	Golden Retriever	Dachshund
Origins	France	Scotland	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hush Puppy Basset	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund? Which is the smallest dog, Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund? Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund height comparison:	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund? Which is more expensive?	$300-$500	$1000-$2000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	Very frequent: The Basset Hound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund intelligence:	Low: The Basset Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund trainability comparison.	Basset Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	Basset Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Basset Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund? Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Affectionate Devoted Gentle Tempered Sweet Tenacious	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund?	High: Basset Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund social needs comparison:	Basset Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Basset Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Basset Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs 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. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund playfulness comparison:	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund?	Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Basset Hound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Basset Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Dachshund dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basset Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund mouthiness comparison:	Basset Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund?	The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Entropion Ear Infections Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Ectropion Obesity Glaucoma Panosteitis Thrombopathia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Basset Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund lifespan comparison. How long do Basset Hound, Golden Retriever and Dachshund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basset Hound: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund? Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund energy level comparison:	Basset Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Basset Hound dogs have an average exercise need.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	Basset Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund coat comparison:	Dense	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Fine
Colors What are the original Basset Hound, Golden Retriever and Dachshund color?	Black Gray Tan Red White Brown Tricolor	Golden Light	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund? Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund? Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Basset Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund?	High 🔼 The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	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. See more.	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. See more.	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Basset Hound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund? Which dog is more friendly?	Basset Hound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	Basset Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	Basset Hound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund?	Basset Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund?	Yes Basset Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Basset Hound or Golden Retriever or Dachshund? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund?	Not really Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Basset Hound and Golden Retriever and Dachshund have?	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Basset Hound vs Golden Retriever vs Dachshund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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