Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Old Danish Pointing Dog

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Old Danish Pointing Dog 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

Old Danish Pointing Dog

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

50 – 60 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

26 – 35 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

10 – 14 years

Child friendly

4/5

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

4/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

5/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

2/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

Old Danish Pointing Dog

Super smart

Quiet

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.

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About Old Danish Pointing Dog

The Old Danish Pointing Dog is a sturdy, medium-sized Danish gundog with a white coat and brown patches. Calm and people-oriented, it hunts steadily at close range yet relaxes well at home. Sensitive but willing to cooperate, it needs gentle training, ample exercise, and regular health checks.

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