Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Scottish Deerhound

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Scottish Deerhound 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

Scottish Deerhound

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

70 – 76 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

36 – 46 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

Child friendly

4/5

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

1/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

Scottish Deerhound

Quiet

Easy to train

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 Scottish Deerhound

The Scottish Deerhound is a tall, elegant Scottish sighthound with a rough, low‑maintenance coat. Calm and gentle yet athletic, it needs ample daily exercise and secure space. Affectionate, sensitive, and quiet indoors, it suits owners who value a peaceful, devoted large companion.

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