Basset Artésien Normand vs Bergamasco
Compare Basset Artésien Normand and Bergamasco side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Basset Artésien Normand
Bergamasco
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 36 cm
55 – 60 cm
Weight
15 – 20 kg
26 – 38 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Basset Artésien Normand
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Bergamasco
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Basset Artésien Normand
Medium French scent hound with short legs, long sturdy body and gentle, noble expression. Affectionate, calm at home and sociable with dogs, but driven by scent outdoors. Needs moderate exercise, positive training, secure fencing and regular care for ears, weight, back and joints.
About Bergamasco
Ancient Italian herding breed, medium‑large and sturdy, known for its long, felted gray coat that forms natural flocks. Calm, observant, and deeply bonded to family, it doubles as a gentle guardian. Needs steady exercise, thoughtful training, early coat care, and is generally healthy and long‑lived.
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