Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Shiba Inu

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Shiba Inu 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

Shiba Inu

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

36 – 42 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

7 – 11 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

12 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

2/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

5/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

Shiba Inu

Stubborn

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 Shiba Inu

Ancient Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, small yet muscular with foxlike face, curled tail and plush double coat in red, black and tan or sesame with urajiro. Independent, catlike, loyal but reserved, strong-willed, high prey drive, needs early socialisation, firm positive training and regular exercise.

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