Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Tosa

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Tosa 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

Tosa

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

70 – 75 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

60 – 90 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

Grooming needs

3/5

1/5

Shedding

3/5

2/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

Tosa

Low grooming

Easy to train

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.

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About Tosa

The Tosa is a large, powerful Japanese breed, calm and dignified at home yet naturally protective. Loyal and often devoted to one person, it needs experienced handling, early socialisation and consistent training. Short-coated but high-commitment, it faces legal restrictions in some countries.

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