Black and Tan Coonhound vs Basset Hound vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Black and Tan Coonhound	Basset Hound	Labrador Retriever
Origins	United States	France	England Canada
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	130	39	1
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Other Names	American Black And Tan Coonhound	Basset, Hush Puppy	Labrador, Lab
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1945 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 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 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.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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
Price	$300-$400	$300-$500	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Basset Hound vs Labrador Retriever

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	50-75 pounds (45-64 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	62.5 pounds (54.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	23-27 inches (58-68 cm)	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	25 inches (63 cm)	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Basset Hound vs Labrador Retriever

Coat	Fine	Dense	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors	Tan Black	Tan Gray Tricolor Brown Red White Black	Yellow Chocolate Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Black and Tan Coonhound requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Black and Tan Coonhounds are heavy shedders.	Basset Hounds shed moderately.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Basset Hound vs Labrador Retriever

Temperament	Adaptable Outright Tempered Lovable Intelligent Easygoing Gentle Trusting	Affectionate Friendly Sweet Tempered Devoted Gentle Tenacious	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Average: Black and Tan Coonhound's has average obedience intelligence.	Low: The Basset Hound if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Black and Tan Coonhounds are easy to train.	Basset Hounds are quite easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Black and Tan Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Black and Tan Coonhounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Black and Tan Coonhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Basset Hounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Black and Tan Coonhounds need for social interaction is average.	Basset Hounds need for social interaction is average.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Black and Tan Coonhound is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Black and Tan Coonhounds are average watchdogs.	Basset Hounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Black and Tan Coonhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Basset Hounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Black and Tan Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Black and Tan Coonhounds have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Basset Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Black and Tan Coonhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Basset Hounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Black and Tan Coonhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Basset Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Basset Hounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Black and Tan Coonhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Basset Hounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Labrador 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 - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Basset Hound vs Labrador Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Basset Hounds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Basset Hounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are very cat-friendly dogs.	Basset Hounds are very cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Basset Hounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Black and Tan Coonhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Basset Hounds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Black and Tan Coonhounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Basset Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Labrador Retrievers 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	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.	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.	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.	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.	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 Black and Tan Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labrador 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 - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Basset Hound vs Labrador Retriever

Health Issues	The Black and Tan Coonhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Coonhound Paralysis Ectropion Entropion Hemophilia B Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Bloat Cherry Eye Ear Infections Ectropion Entropion Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Obesity Panosteitis Patellar Luxation Thrombopathia Von Willebrand's Disease	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Black and Tan Coonhounds are high energy dogs.	Basset Hounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Black and Tan Coonhounds need a lot of exercises.	Basset Hounds have an average exercise need.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Black and Tan Coonhounds don't need too much sleep.	Basset Hounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Black and Tan Coonhound breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Black and Tan Coonhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Black and Tan Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Black and Tan Coonhound is an average drooler.	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 Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Basset Hound vs Labrador 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	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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