Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Cao da Serra de Aires

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Cao da Serra de Aires 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

Cao da Serra de Aires

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

42 – 55 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

12 – 18 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

11 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

Energy level

3/5

5/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

Cao da Serra de Aires

Great with kids

High energy

Easy to train

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 Cao da Serra de Aires

The Cao da Serra de Aires is a medium Portuguese herding dog with a long, shaggy, low‑shedding coat and alert “monkey‑like” expression. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and regular grooming, thriving as an active family companion.

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