Basset Hound vs Whippet Comparison – Which dog is better Hush Puppy or Snap Dog?

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Name	Basset Hound	Whippet
Origins	France	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Basset Hound and Whippet. What other names are these breeds known by?	Hush Puppy Basset	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Basset Hound and a Whippet. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Basset Hound vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Basset Hound and a Whippet. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Basset Hound or Whippet? Is a Basset Hound taller than a Whippet?	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Basset Hound vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Basset Hound and a Whippet. Which breed costs more?	$300-$500	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Basset Hound or Whippet?	Very frequent: The Basset Hound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Basset Hound vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low: The Basset Hound 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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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare training requirements.	Basset Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare alertness levels.	Basset Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare territorial behaviors.	Basset Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Basset Hound vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Basset Hound and a Whippet. How do their temperaments differ?	Friendly Affectionate Devoted Gentle Tempered Sweet Tenacious	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Basset Hound vs Whippet?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Basset Hound vs Whippet?	High: Basset Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Basset Hound vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Basset Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Basset Hound vs Whippet?	Basset Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Basset Hound vs Whippet? Which can be better for hunting?	Basset Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Basset Hound vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare play drive and energy.	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Basset Hound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Basset Hound vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare adaptability levels.	Basset Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Basset Hound or Whippet?	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.

Basset Hound vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Basset Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basset Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Basset Hound vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basset Hound: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Basset Hound and a Whippet. Which breed is healthier?	The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Basset Hound vs Whippet?	Average The Basset Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Basset Hound vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basset Hound vs Whippet 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	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease

Basset Hound vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare activity levels.	Basset Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Basset Hound vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Basset Hound or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Basset Hound dogs have an average exercise need.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Basset Hound or Whippet?	Basset Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Basset Hound vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare obesity risks.	High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare daily food needs.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Basset Hound vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Basset Hound and Whippet? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Tan Red White Brown Tricolor	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare drooling amounts.	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. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare natural smell levels.	High 🔼 The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Basset Hound and a Whippet? Compare fur types.	Dense	Fine Short Close in texture
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Basset Hound or Whippet? Do Basset Hound dogs shed more than Whippet dogs?	Basset Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Basset Hound vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare kid-friendliness.	Basset Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Basset Hound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Basset Hound or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Basset Hound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Basset Hound or Whippet?	Basset Hound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Basset Hound or Whippet? Can a Basset Hound and a Whippet be friends? Do Basset Hound dogs get along with Whippet dogs?	Basset Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Basset Hound vs Whippet?	Yes Basset Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet 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 Whippet 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.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Basset Hound vs Whippet As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare scenting abilities.	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.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Basset Hound or a Whippet? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Basset Hound and Whippet. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Basset Hound vs Whippet Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Basset Hound and Whippet. Which has larger litters?	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Basset Hound and Whippet breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Basset Hound and Whippet. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Basset Hound vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Basset Hound and Whippet. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Basset Hound and Whippet. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Basset Hound and Whippet. Which is more widely recognized?	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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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

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