Is a Basset Hound taller than a Pug?
Yes. A Basset Hound is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Pug.
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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 Pug is commonly listed at 12 in (30 cm). See all of Pug’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 Miniature Schnauzer: A Basset Hound is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Miniature Schnauzer.
- Basset Hound vs Shetland Sheepdog: A Shetland Sheepdog is 4 cm (1.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Basset Hound.
Pug
- Pug vs Miniature Schnauzer: A Pug and a Miniature Schnauzer are drawn at the same shoulder height, but a Miniature Schnauzer’s figure is the lower end of its range.
- Pug vs West Highland White Terrier: A Pug is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a West Highland White Terrier.
- Pug vs Shih Tzu: A Pug 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 (Pug).
