Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs German Spitz – Giant

Compare Basset Fauve de Bretagne and German Spitz – Giant 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

German Spitz – Giant

Breed type

Purebred

Height

32 – 38 cm

40 – 50 cm

Weight

15 – 15 kg

15 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 14 years

13 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

4/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Great with kids

Medium

German Spitz – Giant

Great with kids

High energy

Medium

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 German Spitz – Giant

The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.

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