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Name	Basset Hound	Spinone Italiano	Vizsla
Origins	France	Italy	Hungary
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hush Puppy Basset	Italian Coarsehaired Pointer Italian Griffon Italian Wire-Haired Pointer Spinone Italian Spinone	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla? Which is the smallest dog, Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	Medium	Large Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Spinone Italiano? Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 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: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla? Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla height comparison:	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla? Which is more expensive?	$300-$500	$1500-$2000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	Very frequent: The Basset Hound is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla intelligence:	Low: The Basset Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla trainability comparison.	Basset Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Vizsla 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 Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	Basset Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla? 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.	Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla? Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Affectionate Devoted Gentle Tempered Sweet Tenacious	Friendly Docile Affectionate Patient Loyal Gentle	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla?	High: Basset Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla social needs comparison:	Basset Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Vizsla 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.	Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Vizsla 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.	Spinone Italiano 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.	Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla playfulness comparison:	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla?	Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. 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 Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	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 Spinone Italiano indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla 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.	Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Vizsla 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 Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Spinone Italiano 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.	Vizsla 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 Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basset Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.
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.	Low 🔽 The Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla mouthiness comparison:	Basset Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla?	The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla 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	Bloat Cerebellar Ataxia	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis
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.	Average The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do Basset Hound, Spinone Italiano and Vizsla breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basset Hound: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla?	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 average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla? Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla energy level comparison:	Basset Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Spinone Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Basset Hound dogs have an average exercise need.	Spinone Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	Basset Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 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 Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla coat comparison:	Dense	Wiry	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat
Colors What are the original Basset Hound, Spinone Italiano and Vizsla color?	Black Gray Tan Red White Brown Tricolor	White Brown Orange Roan	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla? Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla? Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or {name3 shedding:	Basset Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. 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 Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla 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 Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla?	High 🔼 The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average 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 Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla 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.	Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?	Basset Hound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	Basset Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Basset Hound or Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	Basset Hound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Vizsla 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 Spinone Italiano or Vizsla?	Basset Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla?	Yes Basset Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Spinone Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Vizsla 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 Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla 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.	Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Spinone Italiano or Vizsla? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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.	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a 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.	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 Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla?	Not really Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes 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 Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla 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 Spinone Italiano and Vizsla have?	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Basset Hound vs Spinone Italiano vs Vizsla 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 2000 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs 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 Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	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

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