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Is a Basset Hound taller than a Shetland Sheepdog?

No. A Shetland Sheepdog is 4 cm (1.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Basset Hound.

A Shetland Sheepdog is 4 cm (1.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Basset Hound.Basset Hound: 1 ft 1 in (33 cm), measured at the shoulder. Shetland Sheepdog: 1 ft 2.5 in (37 cm), measured at the shoulder.

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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 Shetland Sheepdog is commonly listed at 14.5 in (37 cm). See all of Shetland Sheepdog’s listed heights.

Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.

More comparisons

Basset Hound

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  • Basset Hound vs Miniature Schnauzer: A Basset Hound is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Miniature Schnauzer.
  • Basset Hound vs Pug: A Basset Hound is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Pug.

Shetland Sheepdog

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APAHeightvs. (2026, October 12). Is a Basset Hound taller than a Shetland Sheepdog? No, 1.5 in shorter. https://heightvs.com/compare/basset-hound-vs-shetland-sheepdog
MLA“Is a Basset Hound Taller Than a Shetland Sheepdog? No, 1.5 in Shorter.” Heightvs, 12 Oct. 2026, heightvs.com/compare/basset-hound-vs-shetland-sheepdog.
Chicago“Is a Basset Hound Taller Than a Shetland Sheepdog? No, 1.5 in Shorter.” Heightvs. Last modified October 12, 2026. https://heightvs.com/compare/basset-hound-vs-shetland-sheepdog.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Basset Hound), Wikidata (Shetland Sheepdog).

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A Basset Hound, 1 ft 1 in (33 cm), and a Shetland Sheepdog, 1 ft 2.5 in (37 cm), drawn to scale on one baseline