Comparison: Basset Hound and Dachshund

Basset Hound and Dachshund are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Basset Hound
Photo: patchattack from woodbury, tn, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Dachshund
Photo: Thence5, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Basset HoundDachshund
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds4. Dachshunds
Country of originUnited KingdomGermany
CategoryMediumSmall
Height at withers33–38 cm20–27 cm
Weight18–27 kg3.5–9 kg
Life span10–12 years12–16 years
Recognition features
  • Very long ears, loose skin, low long body
  • Sad expression, deep chest
  • Short smooth coat, tricolour or lemon-and-white
  • Long body on short legs
  • Long drop ears and a tapered muzzle
  • Smooth, long or wire coat
CoatShort smooth coat; tricolour or lemon-and-white.Smooth, long or wire coat.
PurposeDeveloped in England from low French hounds for slow tracking of hares.A German hound bred for tracking badgers and foxes into burrows; standard, miniature and rabbit sizes exist.

Breed page: Basset Hound · Breed page: Dachshund

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.