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Flat Coated Retriever
VS
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Flat Coated Retriever vs Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Compare Flat Coated Retriever and Basset Bleu de Gascogne 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
Flat Coated Retriever
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 61 cm
34 – 38 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
16 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Flat Coated Retriever
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Great with kids
Medium
Summary
About Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic gundogs with sleek black or liver coats and friendly, puppy‑like attitudes. Energetic, people‑oriented, and highly trainable, they need plenty of exercise, positive training, close family life, and attentive health care.
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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