Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Norrbottenspets
Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Norrbottenspets 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
Norrbottenspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
34 – 38 cm
41 – 45 cm
Weight
16 – 18 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
11 – 15 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
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Great with kids
Medium
Norrbottenspets
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 Norrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets is a rare Nordic spitz: small to medium, athletic, with a foxlike look and curled tail. Bred in Sweden/Finland for forest bird hunting, it is vocal, alert, loyal, and reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, and close family involvement.
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