Comparison: Basset Hound and Beagle

Basset Hound and Beagle 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
Beagle
Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Basset HoundBeagle
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategoryMediumSmall
Height at withers33–38 cm33–40 cm
Weight18–27 kg9–11 kg
Life span10–12 years12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Very long ears, loose skin, low long body
  • Sad expression, deep chest
  • Short smooth coat, tricolour or lemon-and-white
  • Tricolour coat: white, black and tan
  • Long drop ears; strong scent drive
  • Compact medium dog, 33-40 cm
CoatShort smooth coat; tricolour or lemon-and-white.Short, dense, hard coat; tricolour or bicolour.
PurposeDeveloped in England from low French hounds for slow tracking of hares.An English pack hound for hunting hares and rabbits, now also used in detection work.

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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.