Is a Basset Hound taller than a Miniature Schnauzer?
Yes. A Basset Hound is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Miniature Schnauzer.
Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.
Where these heights come from
A Basset Hound is commonly listed at 13 in (33 cm), the lower end of its range. See all of Basset Hound’s listed heights.
A Miniature Schnauzer is commonly listed at 12 in (30 cm), the lower end of its range. See all of Miniature Schnauzer’s listed heights.
Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.
More comparisons
Basset Hound
- Basset Hound vs French Bulldog: A Basset Hound and a French Bulldog are drawn at almost exactly the same shoulder height, but a Basset Hound’s figure is the lower end of its range and a French Bulldog’s is the top of its range.
- Basset Hound vs Pug: A Basset Hound is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Pug.
- Basset Hound vs Shetland Sheepdog: A Shetland Sheepdog is 4 cm (1.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Basset Hound.
Miniature Schnauzer
- Miniature Schnauzer vs Pug: A Miniature Schnauzer and a Pug are drawn at the same shoulder height, but a Miniature Schnauzer’s figure is the lower end of its range.
- Miniature Schnauzer vs West Highland White Terrier: A Miniature Schnauzer is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a West Highland White Terrier.
- Miniature Schnauzer vs Shih Tzu: A Miniature Schnauzer is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shih Tzu.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Basset Hound), Wikidata (Miniature Schnauzer).