Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Rat Terrier

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Rat Terrier 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

Rat Terrier

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

25 – 46 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

5 – 10 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

15 – 18 years

Child friendly

4/5

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

1/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

Rat Terrier

Low grooming

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.

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About Rat Terrier

The Rat Terrier is an American‑bred, small to medium, athletic farm and vermin dog. Intelligent and energetic, it thrives on training, exercise, and close family contact. With a short, low‑maintenance coat in many pied colors, it suits active homes and excels in various dog sports.

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