Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Basset Fauve de Bretagne 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 Bleu de Gascogne

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

32 – 38 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

15 – 15 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

11 – 14 years

Child friendly

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Great with kids

Medium

Summary

About Basset Bleu de Gascogne

French scent hound with blue‑mottled coat, long low body and deep baying voice. Calm, affectionate and gentle at home; energetic, determined and scent‑driven outdoors. Generally sociable with dogs and families. Needs regular exercise, kind training, ear care and secure fencing.

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About Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Cheerful, energetic French scent hound with a low, sturdy build and rough golden‑red coat. Friendly and affectionate, good with children and dogs but strong prey drive. Intelligent yet independent; needs patient training, ample exercise, and regular but simple grooming.

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