Comparison: Basset Hound and Westphalian Dachsbracke

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

Basset Hound
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Westphalian Dachsbracke
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Basset HoundWestphalian Dachsbracke
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originUnited KingdomGermany
CategoryMediumSmall
Height at withers33–38 cm30–38 cm
Weight18–27 kg–
Life span10–12 years–
Recognition features
  • Very long ears, loose skin, low long body
  • Sad expression, deep chest
  • Short smooth coat, tricolour or lemon-and-white
  • Moderately long, sturdy dog, 30–38 cm
  • Very dense, coarse coat; red to yellow with black saddle or mantle
  • White "Bracken" markings: blaze, white muzzle, collar, chest, legs and tail tip
CoatShort smooth coat; tricolour or lemon-and-white.Very dense and coarse coat, short on head and legs; red to yellow with black saddle or mantle and white markings.
PurposeDeveloped in England from low French hounds for slow tracking of hares.–

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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.