Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs Bouvier des Ardennes

Compare Basset Fauve de Bretagne and Bouvier des Ardennes 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

Bouvier des Ardennes

Breed type

Purebred

Height

32 – 38 cm

52 – 62 cm

Weight

15 – 15 kg

22 – 35 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 14 years

12 – 16 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

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Great with kids

Medium

Bouvier des Ardennes

Easy to train

Large

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 Bouvier des Ardennes

The Bouvier des Ardennes is a rare, medium-sized Belgian herding dog with a rough, weatherproof coat and scruffy beard. Energetic, intelligent, loyal, and naturally protective, it excels at demanding work and active family life but needs ample exercise, training, and socialization.

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