Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Griffon 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

Griffon Fauve de Bretagne

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

48 – 56 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

17 – 21 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

10 – 13 years

Child friendly

4/5

5/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

Griffon Fauve de Bretagne

Great with kids

High energy

Low grooming

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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne

Medium-sized French scenthound with a rough golden to red-fawn coat, dark expressive eyes, and sturdy, athletic build. Bred for wild boar, it’s energetic, curious, social, and gentle at home, needing ample outdoor exercise, secure fencing, and regular but simple coat care.

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