Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
VS
Saint Bernard
Saint Bernard

Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Saint Bernard

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Saint Bernard 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
Saint Bernard
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
34 – 38 cm
65 – 90 cm
Weight
16 – 18 kg
60 – 100 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
8 – 10 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Great with kids
Medium
Saint Bernard
Great with kids
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.
About Saint Bernard
Large, gentle mountain dog developed by Swiss monks for rescue and companionship. Calm and affectionate, especially with children, but very big, drooly, and heavy shedding. Needs moderate exercise, careful joint and health management, and close inclusion in family life.

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