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Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Hush Puppy or Continental Toy Spaniel or Berner? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog breeds.
Hush Puppy
Basset
Continental Toy Spaniel
Epagneul Nain
Epagneul Nain Continental
Phalène
Squirrel Dog
Butterfly Dog
Berner
Bernese Cattle Dog
Berner Sennenhund
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Small Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 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: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg) Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Basset Hound or Papillon or Bernese Mountain Dog? Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog height comparison:
Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm) Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm) Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm) Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm) Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)

Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.
$300-$500 $400-$600 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Basset Hound or Papillon or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Very frequent: The Basset Hound is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.

Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed ranks highest?
Low: The Basset Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is easiest to train?
Basset Hound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Papillon dogs are easy to train.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most alert?
Basset Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Papillon dogs are average watchdogs.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most protective?
Basset Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare temperaments.
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Faithful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog?
High: Basset Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog social needs comparison:
Basset Hound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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.
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Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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.
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Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally.
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A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most playful?
Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Papillon is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Basset Hound breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Papillon indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.

Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most flexible?
Basset Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Basset Hound or Papillon or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which uses mouth most during play?
Basset Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Basset Hound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Papillon bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Basset Hound: 11 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers cold weather
The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has fewer health issues?
The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Vet Care Frequency
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.
Average
The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Bernese Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog 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
Collapsed Trachea
Open Fontanel
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Hypoglycemia
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Portosystemic Liver Shunt

Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most active?
Basset Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Basset Hound or Papillon or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Basset Hound dogs have an average exercise need.
Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Basset Hound or Papillon or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Basset Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?
High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bernese Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which needs most food?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Brown
Tricolor
Black
Tan
Red
White
Sable
Lemon
Black
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which drools 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.
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The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has least natural smell?

High 🔼

The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Feathered Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Basset Hound or Papillon or Bernese Mountain Dog? Basset Hound or Papillon or {name3 shedding:
Basset Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Papillon dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average.
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Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best with kids?
Basset Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Basset Hound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Basset Hound or Papillon or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Basset Hound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Basset Hound or Papillon or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Basset Hound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Basset Hound or Papillon or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Basset Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog?
Yes
Basset Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog 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.
No
Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bernese Mountain Dog 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.
Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has best nose work ability?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has most military use?

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 Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has most puppies?
6-8 puppies 2-4 puppies 1-14 puppies, average 8
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Basset Hound vs Papillon vs Bernese Mountain Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. How are they classified internationally?
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 Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Basset Hound, Papillon, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has most 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
Canadian Canine Registry

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