FCI · Group 6

Basset Hound vs Beagle

Side-by-side comparison of Basset Hound (FCI #163) and Beagle (FCI #161) in Group 6 (Scent Hounds and Related Breeds).

Basset Hound vs Beagle — Key Facts
Comparison PairBasset Hound vs Beagle
Shared ClassificationGroup 6: Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Basset Hound StandardFCI #163 (definitive)
Beagle StandardFCI #161 (definitive)
Attribute Basset Hound Beagle
RegistryFCIFCI
Standard / EMS Code#163#161
Group / CategoryGroup 6: Scent Hounds and Related BreedsGroup 6: Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Recognition Statusdefinitivedefinitive
Standard Date2010-10-132010-10-13
Care & Working ProfileEndurance tracking and pack-hunting scent hounds with specialized olfactory drive and vocal communication.Endurance tracking and pack-hunting scent hounds with specialized olfactory drive and vocal communication.