Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs German Spitz – Giant

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and German Spitz – Giant 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

German Spitz – Giant

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

40 – 50 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

15 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

13 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

4/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

German Spitz – Giant

Great with kids

High energy

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 German Spitz – Giant

The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.

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