Basset Hound tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Australian Cattle Dog has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Friendly
Sweet
Tempered
Devoted
Gentle
Tenacious

Aggressive
Energetic
Loyal
Responsive
Alert
Intelligent
Protective

Avoid Basset Hounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose an Australian Cattle Dog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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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
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

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1800s

Hound (AKC:1935)
Scenthound (UKC)

Herding (AKC:1980 & UKC)

Brown

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Pied
Black
White
Red
Brown

Blue
Red

Basset Hounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Australian Cattle Dogs have medium-length coats.

A Basset Hound can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Australian Cattle Dog can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Basset Hounds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Australian Cattle Dogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Gastric Torsion
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Thrombopathia

Deafness
OCD
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Glaucoma

Cataracts
Lens Luxation

Eye
Blood
Skeletal
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Hearing

Basset Hounds are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Australian Cattle Dogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Basset Hounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Australian Cattle Dogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Basset Hounds are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Australian Cattle Dogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Basset Hound drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Australian Cattle Dog minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Basset Hounds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Basset Hound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Playing outside, Cuddling, Car rides, Treats, Nap, Sniffing, Petting, Sniffin, Pattoll, Patrolling, Dog watching, Howling, Getting pets, Sniffing things, Go to Park, Walk, Catch treats, Nose work, Brushing, Eating Snacks, Sniff, Cuddle, Sleep, Walking, Meeting dogs, Meeting people, Kissing, Run, Fetch, High Five

Chase, Running, Walk, Run, Fetch, Play, Herding, Playing, Walking, Road trip, Playing fet, Hiking, Eating Snacks, Hike, Sleep, Kisses, Sniffing, Sprint, Tug-of-war, Hunt, Tracking, Investigating, Cuddling, Off-leash, Chewing, Herding birds, Bike ride, Go to Park, Jogging, Dog Parks

Basset Hounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Australian Cattle Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Basset Hound, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Cattle Dog, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Basset Hounds usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Australian Cattle Dogs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Basset Hound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Australian Cattle Dog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Basset Hound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Australian Cattle Dog should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-65 pound (23 - 29 kg) Basset Hound feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Australian Cattle Dog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

Basset Hound is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Australian Cattle Dog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Basset Hounds are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Australian Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Basset Hounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Australian Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Basset Hounds are highly friendly around strangers.

Australian Cattle Dogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Basset Hounds are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Australian Cattle Dogs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Basset Hounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Australian Cattle Dogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.