Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Irish Red Setter
Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Not Available
Height
34 – 38 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
16 – 18 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
2/5
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
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Great with Kids
Medium
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
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 Irish Red Setter
An energetic, affectionate pointing dog with a chestnut-red coat, long ears, and an elegant, athletic build. Bred to find and point game birds, the Irish Red Setter needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and close interaction with its owner. Playful and often slow to mature, this breed is best suited to an active home with time for training, companionship, and regular grooming.
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