Basset Bleu de Gascogne
VS
Saluki
Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Saluki
Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Saluki 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
Saluki
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
34 – 38 cm
55 – 71 cm
Weight
16 – 18 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
2/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Great with kids
Medium
Saluki
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Stubborn
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 Saluki
The Saluki is an ancient, elegant sighthound known for speed, endurance, and a calm, sensitive nature. Gentle yet independent, it needs kind training, secure space to sprint, moderate grooming for its fine coat, and careful handling of strong chase and prey instincts.
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