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Basset Artésien Normand
VS
Shikoku
Basset Artésien Normand vs Shikoku
Compare Basset Artésien Normand and Shikoku 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
Shikoku
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 36 cm
48 – 52 cm
Weight
15 – 20 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
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
Shikoku
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
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 Shikoku
The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.
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