Basset Hound vs Beagle vs Border Collie Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Overall Winner

Border Collie

5/6

categories

Best for Apartments

🀝 Tie

Easiest Grooming

Beagle

1/5 Β· Low maintenance

Longest Lifespan

🀝 Tie

Easiest to Train

Border Collie

5/5 Β· Easy

Most Active

Border Collie

5/5 Β· Active

Best for First-Time Owners

🀝 Tie

3/6

50%

Basset Hound

4/6

67%

Beagle

5/6

83%

Border Collie

πŸ‘‘ Winner

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
France
England
Scotland
England
Popularity
#39
#6
#38
Common Names & Aliases
Hush PuppyBasset
English Beagle
SheepdogScotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification
Purebred
Purebred
Purebred
Size Classification
Medium
Small
Large
Weight Statistics
Male: 23-29 kg, Female: 20-27 kg
Male: 10-11 kg, Female: 9-10 kg
Male: 14-20 kg, Female: 12-19 kg
Average Weight
Male: 26.1 kg, Female: 23.8 kg
Male: 10.7 kg, Female: 9.8 kg
Male: 17 kg, Female: 15.6 kg
Height
Male: 30-38 cm, Female: 28-36 cm
Male: 36-41 cm, Female: 33-38 cm
Male: 48-56 cm, Female: 46-53 cm
Average Height
Male: 34 cm, Female: 32 cm
Male: 38.5 cm, Female: 35.5 cm
Male: 52 cm, Female: 49.5 cm
Intelligence Rating
1/5
2/5
5/5
Watchdog Rating
1/5
1/5
5/5
Training Difficulty
3/5
4/5
4/5
Territorial Protection
1/5
1/5
5/5
Price Range
$300-$500
$500-$800
$600-$800
Availability
5/5
5/5
5/5
Personality Traits
AffectionateFriendlySweetTemperedDevotedGentleTenacious
FriendlyIndependentLivelySweetGentleIntelligentLoving
IntelligentAlertTenaciousProtectiveEnergeticResponsiveLoyal
Sensitivity Level
4/5
4/5
5/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
5/5
5/5
3/5
Prey Drive
5/5
5/5
3/5
Affection Level
5/5
5/5
5/5
Social Needs
3/5
5/5
5/5
Barking Frequency
3/5
5/5
2/5
Playful Nature
2/5
5/5
5/5
Apartment Adaptability
1/5
2/5
2/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
5/5
5/5
5/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Moderate
Very Low
Very Low
Bite Risk Assessment
Low
Low
Low
Mouthing Tendency
3/5
3/5
5/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Average Lifespan
10-12 years
11-15 years
11-15 years
Climate Tolerance
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
Health Concerns
3/5
3/5
3/5
Health Problems
AllergiesBloatCherry EyeEar InfectionsEctropionEntropionGlaucomaHip DysplasiaIntervertebral Disk DiseaseObesityPanosteitisPatellar LuxationThrombopathiaVon Willebrand's Disease
Beagle DwarfismCherry EyeChinese Beagle SyndromeDistichiasisEpilepsyGlaucomaHip DysplasiaHypothyroidismIntervertebral Disk DiseasePatellar LuxationProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
AllergiesCollie Eye AnomalyEpilepsyHip DysplasiaOsteochondrosis DissecansProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Vet Care Frequency
Average
Average
Average
Energy Rating
2/5
4/5
5/5
Sleeping Need
4/5
2/5
1/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
3/5
4/5
5/5
Obesity Tendency
5/5
5/5
3/5
Food Consumption
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Allergy Friendliness
No
No
No
Coat Colors
TanGrayTricolorBrownRedWhiteBlack
TanRedTricolorWhiteBlack
Black & WhiteTricolorTanBlue merleBlue merle-tricolorSlate merleRed merleBlackBrindleGoldLilacRedSableSable MerleSaddleback SableWhite & BlueWhite & Blue MerleWhite & RedWhite & Red MerleWhite TickedSealSlateWhite & GoldWhite & SableWhite & Seal
Grooming Requirements
2/5
1/5
3/5
Shedding Level
3/5
3/5
3/5
Drooling Tendency
4/5
1/5
1/5
Stinkiness Rating
High
High
Medium
Coat Characteristics
Dense
Dense
FeatheredModerately LongShortStraightDense
Bathing Needs
4-6 weeks
4-6 weeks
6-8 weeks
Cat Friendly
5/5
3/5
3/5
Child Compatibility
5/5
5/5
5/5
Dog Friendly
5/5
5/5
3/5
Stranger Friendly
5/5
4/5
3/5
Office Friendly
No
No
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Excellent
Average
Average
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
Yes
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Not really
Yes
Yes
Therapy Work Suitability
Not really
Yes
Yes
Scent Detection Ability
Yes
Yes
Yes
Search & Rescue Potential
Yes
Yes
Yes
Maritime Work Ability
Not really
Yes
Not really
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Not really
Not really
Not really
Puppy Litter Size
6-8 puppies
2-14 puppies, average 7
4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.The American Int. Border Collie RegistryThe American Border Collie Association
Winner / Best value