Is a Basset Hound taller than a Shetland Sheepdog?
No. Shetland Sheepdog is taller than Basset Hound by 4 cm (1.6 in).
The readings behind Basset Hound vs Shetland Sheepdog
A Basset Hound is commonly listed at 1 ft 1 in (33 cm). See Basset Hound’s readings.
A Shetland Sheepdog is commonly listed at 1 ft 2.5 in (37 cm). See Shetland Sheepdog’s readings.
In the animals listed here, Basset Hound ranks 13 and Shetland Sheepdog ranks 12 among 20, from tallest to shortest. Tied figures share a rank. This is our published selection, including historical records.
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Closest available comparisons
Basset Hound
- Basset Hound vs Miniature Schnauzer: Basset Hound is taller than Miniature Schnauzer by 3 cm (1.2 in).
- Basset Hound vs Pug: Basset Hound is taller than Pug by 3 cm (1.2 in).
- Basset Hound vs English Cocker Spaniel: English Cocker Spaniel is taller than Basset Hound by 6 cm (2.4 in).
Shetland Sheepdog
- Shetland Sheepdog vs English Cocker Spaniel: English Cocker Spaniel is taller than Shetland Sheepdog by 2 cm (0.8 in).
- Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu: Shiba Inu is taller than Shetland Sheepdog by 2.5 cm (1 in).
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