Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Keeshond

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Keeshond 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

Keeshond

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

48 – 49 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

14 – 20 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

12 – 14 years

Child friendly

4/5

Energy level

3/5

2/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

5/5

Shedding

3/5

5/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

Keeshond

Great with kids

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 Keeshond

The Keeshond is a medium, sturdy spitz with a thick wolf‑grey double coat and trademark eye “spectacles.” A devoted family companion, it is affectionate, alert, and vocal but rarely aggressive. Intelligent and lively, it trains well with gentle methods and needs regular brushing and daily interaction.

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