Basset Bleu de Gascogne
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
34 – 38 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
16 – 18 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Great with kids
Medium
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
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.
About Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Medium, athletic retriever, the smallest of its group, bred in Nova Scotia to lure and retrieve waterfowl. Has a red, foxlike, water‑repellent coat, high intelligence, and emotional sensitivity. Needs substantial daily mental and physical activity and can excel in many dog sports.
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