Basset Bleu de Gascogne
VS
Shetland Sheepdog
Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Shetland Sheepdog
Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Shetland Sheepdog 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
Shetland Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
34 – 38 cm
35 – 37 cm
Weight
16 – 18 kg
6 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Great with kids
Medium
Shetland Sheepdog
High energy
Super smart
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.
About Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog is a small to medium, agile herding breed with a dense double coat and striking colors. Bright, sensitive, and very people focused, it bonds closely with family, is reserved with strangers, excels in dog sports, and needs regular grooming, daily walks, and mental exercise.
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