Basset Bleu de Gascogne
VS
Icelandic Sheepdog
Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Icelandic Sheepdog
Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Icelandic Sheepdog 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
Icelandic Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
34 – 38 cm
41 – 46 cm
Weight
16 – 18 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Great with kids
Medium
Icelandic Sheepdog
High energy
Easy to train
Small
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.
About Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native spitz‑type herder, medium‑small, sturdy, and agile with a curled tail and thick double coat in varied colors. Cheerful, social, and vocal, it thrives on daily exercise, close family involvement, gentle training, and regular grooming.
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