Basset Hound vs Labrador Retriever
Breed Compatibility
94% Compatible
Energy Level
Basset Hound: Couch Potato0.2
Labrador Retriever: Needs Lots of Activity1.0
Less Compatible
Trainability
Basset Hound: Independent0.4
Labrador Retriever: Eager to Please1.0
Less Compatible
Grooming Needs
Basset Hound: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Labrador Retriever: Weekly Brushing0.4
Very Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Basset Hound5/5
Labrador Retriever5/5
Good with Other Dogs
Basset Hound5/5
Labrador Retriever5/5
Good with Strangers
Basset Hound3/5
Labrador Retriever5/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Basset Hound
Ear Infections: Prone due to long ears
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation
Glaucoma: Eye pressure condition
Bloat: Gastric torsion risk
Elbow Dysplasia: Joint problems
Thrombopathy: Blood clotting issue
Labrador Retriever
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Elbow Dysplasia: Joint development issue
PRA: Progressive eye deterioration
Exercise-Induced Collapse: Activity limit
Bloat: Digestive emergency risk
Heart Issues: Cardiac health concerns
Pros & Cons Comparison
Basset Hound
Pros
Gentle and patient temperament
Great with children and other pets
Low exercise needs
Excellent sense of smell
Adaptable to different living situations
Cons
Stubborn and challenging to train
Prone to obesity
Regular ear cleaning required
Significant drooling
Can be vocal
Labrador Retriever
Pros
Excellent family dog
Highly trainable
Great with children
Versatile working ability
Cons
Heavy shedding
High exercise needs
Prone to weight gain
Chewing tendency in puppyhood
Basset Hound Fun Fact
Their long ears help sweep scent particles toward their nose, making them one of the best tracking breeds!
Labrador Retriever Fun Fact
Labrador Retrievers have a special gene that makes them obsessed with food, contributing to their trainability!
Heritage & Purpose
Basset Hound
Origin:
Developed in medieval France during the 1500s, these scent hounds excelled at tracking rabbits and hares through dense underbrush, their low-set bodies and powerful noses perfectly suited for the task.
Labrador Retriever
Origin:
Developed in Newfoundland during the 1800s, these dogs worked alongside fishermen retrieving nets and fish, later refined in England as sporting and hunting companions.
Special Considerations
Basset Hound
Regular ear cleaning essential due to infection risk. Weight management crucial to prevent joint stress. Moderate exercise needed despite low energy levels.
Labrador Retriever
Regular grooming needed during heavy shedding seasons. Exercise requirements must be met daily. Weight management crucial to prevent obesity-related health issues.
Shedding
OccasionalShedding
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