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Name	Plott Hound	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen	American Foxhound
Origins	United States	France	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Plott Plotthund	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Large Vendéen Griffon	No data available
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound? Which is the smallest dog, Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound?	Medium	Large Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen? Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound weight comparison:	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)	40-44 pounds (18-20 kg)	65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	42 pounds (19 kg)	70 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound? Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound height comparison:	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)	Male: 15–18 inches (39–45 cm), Female: 15–17 inches (38–44 cm)	21-25 inches (53-64 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 16 inches (41 cm)	23 inches (58.5 cm)

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound? Which is more expensive?	$300-$500	$500-$800	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound?	Frequent: The Plott Hound is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The American Foxhound is easier than average to get.

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound? Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Courageous Loyal Bold	Stubborn Alert Courageous Vocal Mannered Fast	Loving Independent Intelligent Loyal Tempered Kind Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	American Foxhound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound?	Average: Plott Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Foxhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound social needs comparison:	Plott Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	American Foxhound dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Plott Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	American Foxhound 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?	Plott Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	American Foxhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound playfulness comparison:	The Plott Hound is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The American Foxhound is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound?	Average: The Plott Hound barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: American Foxhound 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 Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Plott Hound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the American Foxhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Plott Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Foxhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound?	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.	American Foxhound 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.

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound?	Plott Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	American Foxhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Deafness	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Plott Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The American Foxhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound lifespan comparison. How long do Plott Hound, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen and American Foxhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Plott Hound: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of American Foxhound: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The American Foxhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Plott Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The American Foxhound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound coat comparison:	Fine	Wiry Shaggy	Rough
Colors What are the original Plott Hound, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen and American Foxhound color?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Black & Tan Fawn & Black Lemon & White Orange & White Black & White	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound? Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The American Foxhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound? Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or {name3 shedding:	Plott Hound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Foxhound 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: Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound 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, Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound?	Medium ⏺ The Plott Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Foxhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Plott 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 Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 American Foxhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Plott Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	American Foxhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Plott Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	American Foxhound 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 Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound?	Plott Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	American Foxhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound?	Plott Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	American Foxhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound?	Plott Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	American Foxhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound?	Yes Plott Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Foxhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Plott Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Foxhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Plott Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	American Foxhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound 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: Plott Hound or Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or American Foxhound? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	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?	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.	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: Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound?	Not really Plott Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Foxhound 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.

Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound 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 Plott Hound and Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen and American Foxhound have?	6-10 puppies	7-12 puppies	5-7 puppies
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Plott Hound vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen vs American Foxhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	No data available

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