Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs Bedlington Terrier

Compare Basset Fauve de Bretagne and Bedlington Terrier 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 Fauve de Bretagne

Bedlington Terrier

Breed type

Purebred

Height

32 – 38 cm

40 – 41 cm

Weight

15 – 15 kg

8 – 10 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 14 years

11 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

5/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

4/5

Shedding

3/5

1/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Great with kids

Medium

Bedlington Terrier

Great with kids

Small

Summary

About Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Cheerful, energetic French scent hound with a low, sturdy build and rough golden‑red coat. Friendly and affectionate, good with children and dogs but strong prey drive. Intelligent yet independent; needs patient training, ample exercise, and regular but simple grooming.

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About Bedlington Terrier

Bedlington Terriers are small, lamb-like yet athletic terriers with a lean, arched body and distinctive curly, low-shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Originally bred for hunting, they are fast, curious, sensitive, devoted family dogs with strong prey drive and benefit from kind training and daily exercise.

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