Basset Hound vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Cockapoo – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Basset Hound	Staffordshire Bull Terrier	Cockapoo
Origins	France	England	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	39	82	196
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Other Names	Basset, Hush Puppy	Staffy, Staff, SBT, Stafford, Staffy Bull	Cockerpoo, Spoodle (AU), Cockerdoodle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry
Price	$300-$500	$1500-$2000	900-1100

General Appearance - Basset Hound vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Cockapoo

Size	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg)	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg)	18 pounds (5.7.5 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)	10-15 inches (25-38 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)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Basset Hound vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Cockapoo

Coat	Dense	Smooth	Curly Wavy
Colors	Tan Gray Tricolor Brown Red White Black	Brindle Red Blue Fawn White Black	Black Brown Silver Tan Red White
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Basset Hounds shed moderately.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed none to minimal.	Cockapoos are low shedders.

Characteristics - Basset Hound vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Cockapoo

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Sweet Tempered Devoted Gentle Tenacious	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Bold Fearless Reliable	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Friendly Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Low: The Basset Hound if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Cockapoo's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Basset Hounds are quite easy to train.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are quite easy to train.	Cockapoos are easy to train.
Playfulness	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Cockapoo is a 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.	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.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cockapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Basset Hounds need for social interaction is average.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a social breed.	Cockapoos are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally.	Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal.	Average: The Cockapoo barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Basset Hounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.	Cockapoos are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Basset Hounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average defenders.	Cockapoos are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cockapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Basset Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cockapoos 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.	Wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Cockapoos have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Basset Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Cockapoos don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Basset Hounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Cockapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Basset Hounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cockapoos 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.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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.	Cockapoos 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.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Basset Hound vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Cockapoo

Stranger Friendly	Basset Hounds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Basset Hounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Basset Hounds are very cat-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Basset Hounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly.	Cockapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cockapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cockapoos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Basset Hounds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Cockapoos are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Basset Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cockapoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cockapoo breed usually doesn't like 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Cockapoo

Health Issues	The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Cockapoo 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	Cataracts Distichiasis Mastocytoma Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years	14-18 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Basset Hounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Cockapoos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Basset Hounds have an average exercise need.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Cockapoos have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Basset Hounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Cockapoos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
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.	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.	Average to High.	Average to High.
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.	Medium The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cockapoo 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler.	The Cockapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Basset Hound vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Cockapoo

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	5-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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