Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Maremma Abruzzese 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

Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

62 – 74 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

35 – 52 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

11 – 17 years

Child friendly

4/5

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog

Giant

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 Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog

Large, white Italian livestock guardian, the Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog is powerful, weather‑resistant and deeply loyal yet reserved with strangers. Independent, strong‑willed and highly watchful, it needs space, secure fencing, experienced handling and regular coat care to thrive.

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