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Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Comparison - Dog breed selector: Hush Puppy or Apollo of Dogs or Rott? Find the right dog for you

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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Hush Puppy
Basset
Apollo of Dogs
Deutsche Dogge
Gentle Giant
German Mastiff
Dane
Rott
Rottie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler? Which is the smallest dog, Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?
Medium Giant Large
Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Basset Hound or Great Dane or Great Dane? Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler weight comparison:
Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg) Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler? Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler height comparison:
Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm) Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm) Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm) Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm) Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler? Which is more expensive?
$300-$500 $800-$1200 $1200-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?
Very frequent: The Basset Hound is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.

Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler intelligence:
Low: The Basset Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler trainability comparison.
Basset Hound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train.
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Rottweiler dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?
Basset Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Basset Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler? Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler behavior/temperament comparison:
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Fearless
Good-natured
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler?
High: Basset Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler social needs comparison:
Basset Hound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Dane dogs are a social breed.
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Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Basset Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Basset Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Great Dane dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler playfulness comparison:
Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.
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Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
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Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler?
Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
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Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Basset Hound breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rottweiler indoors.

Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Basset Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Great Dane 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.
Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Basset Hound bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.

High 🔼

The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler mouthiness comparison:
Basset Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler health comparison. Which is the healthier: Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler?
The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Entropion
Ear Infections
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cherry Eye
Ectropion
Obesity
Glaucoma
Panosteitis
Thrombopathia
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Cancer
Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Aortic Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Basset Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler lifespan comparison. How long do Basset Hound, Great Dane and Rottweiler breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Basset Hound: 11 years
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
8-12 years
The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler? Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler energy level comparison:
Basset Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Basset Hound dogs have an average exercise need.
Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?
Basset Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.
Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler coat comparison:
Dense Dense Dense
Colors
What are the original Basset Hound, Great Dane and Rottweiler color?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Brown
Tricolor
Black
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Black
Tan
Rust
Mahogany
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler? Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler? Basset Hound or Great Dane or {name3 shedding:
Basset Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Great Dane dogs shed moderately.
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Rottweiler dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler?

High 🔼

The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
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.
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The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Basset Hound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler? Which dog is more friendly?
Basset Hound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?
Basset Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?
Basset Hound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler?
Basset Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler?
Yes
Basset Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.
Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.

Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Basset Hound or Great Dane or Rottweiler? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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: Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler?

Not really

Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Basset Hound and Great Dane and Rottweiler have?
6-8 puppies 10-15 puppies 8-12 puppies

Basset Hound vs Great Dane vs Rottweiler Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
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
Colonial Rottweiler Club
Deutscher Rottweiler Klub
International Rottweiler Club

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