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Basset Hound

Hound · France

AKC group
Hound
Size
Medium
Height
33–38 cm; AKC standard should not exceed 35.6 cm, with >38.1 cm disqualified
Weight
18.1–29.5 kg (AKC overview); CKC overview 27–31.5 kg; major standards do not set adult weight
Energy
High
Energy notes
High: this is a working scent hound, not a sprinting athlete. FCI describes a strong, active dog capable of great endurance in the field and lists a working trial; The Royal Kennel Club calls it a working hound, while AKC recommends regular, moderate exercise.
Trainability
Moderate
Coat
A hard, smooth, short, close coat with enough density for difficult weather.
Origin
France
Temperament
The core standard temperament is mild and steady: AKC says mild, never sharp or timid and describes extreme devotion, while FCI and The Royal Kennel Club describe a placid, affectionate hound that is never aggressive or timid. The calm surface should not be confused with passivity.

Hound · United Kingdom

AKC group
Hound
Size
Small
Height
33–40 cm (FCI)
Weight
<9–13.5 kg (AKC profile)
Energy
High
Energy notes
High. The AKC calls Beagles active, energetic dogs that need at least an hour of exercise every day, and more than just time in the yard.
Trainability
Moderate
Coat
The coat is close and hard, of medium length in the AKC's words and short, dense and weatherproof in the FCI's.
Origin
United Kingdom
Temperament
The FCI asks for a Beagle that is alert, intelligent and of even temperament, amiable and showing no aggression or timidity. Bred to work in packs, it usually enjoys company, and the AKC describes it as curious, clever and energetic.