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CLEAR ALLNative to France, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a charming little hound breed that is slowly gaining popularity in the United Kingdom, even though they are still considered to be fairly rare. They are affectionate and energetic, yet kind and calm. While they are not as low to the ground as their Basset Hound cousins, they are similar in appearance as their bodies are longer than they are tall.
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne, also known as the Fawn Brittany Basset, is a lively purebred dog known for its short, wiry, red or golden coat. These dogs have many of the great qualities of a hound, however, they are not really considered to be guard dogs. They get along well with children and other dogs. But they are unhappy when left alone for long periods because they love to be active and involved in all household activities.
This is a hardy, cheerful dog that will bring many years of joy to your family as long as you give them all the affection and love they desire.
Native to France, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a charming little hound breed that is slowly gaining popularity in the United Kingdom, even though they are still considered to be fairly rare. They are affectionate and energetic, yet kind and calm. While they are not as low to the ground as their Basset Hound cousins, they are similar in appearance as their bodies are longer than they are tall.
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne, also known as the Fawn Brittany Basset, is a lively purebred dog known for its short, wiry, red or golden coat. These dogs have many of the great qualities of a hound, however, they are not really considered to be guard dogs. They get along well with children and other dogs. But they are unhappy when left alone for long periods because they love to be active and involved in all household activities.
This is a hardy, cheerful dog that will bring many years of joy to your family as long as you give them all the affection and love they desire.
Also known as the Fawn Brittany Basset, this French Basset is a smallish hound weighing 12 to 18 kg and standing 32 to 38 cm tall. Their body structure resembles the more popular Basset Hound, as both breeds have short legs and long bodies. However, hound lovers can tell them apart as the Fauve de Bretagne has slightly longer legs and a lighter coat colour than its cousin.
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne's long body features a deep chest with a prominent sternum and well-rounded ribs. Their front legs are straight and well-boned, while their hindquarters are powerful and robust. Their tail is set high, thick at the base, and tapering towards the tip.
This hound's head is moderately long with a medium stop and strong underjaw. Like other hounds, they have dark noses with wide nostrils, the characteristic that allows them to smell prey from miles away.
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne oval-shaped eyes are a dark hazel shade with a lively and alert expression, matching their 'always ready to play' attitude. Meanwhile, their floppy ears fold inwards, have pointed ends, and are covered by darker and finer hair than their body coat.
Talking about their coat, these hounds have dense, rough fur that can also have a wiry appearance. Their hair can be any of these three colours, fawn, wheaten, and red wheaten. They may also have some white spots on the chest.
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a highly energetic dog with an independent streak, sometimes resulting in them wandering off to follow a smell. Therefore, to avoid losing your precious pup, keep them on a leash until they are fully trained.
Despite being balls of energy, Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are gentle, kind, and loving dogs, making them a fabulous fit for families with children. They will wear each other out during playtime and curl up together at night!
Because of their playful nature, these pups can act a little mischievous sometimes, but this can easily be controlled through training. As long as you make them understand they cannot get their own way, they will stop trying to test your boundaries.
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are highly intelligent, but they get bored easily. Thus, you should keep your training and play sessions short but frequent. Moreover, because of their desire to follow smells, one of the first things you should teach them is the "recall" command.
Because of their high energy, these dogs thrive in active, bustling households like young families, as they enjoy participating in your daily activities. However, it won't work if all household members are out of the home during the day, as Basset Fauve de Bretagnes quickly gets bored and lonely. They don't do well left alone for long periods, so they best suit families where someone stays or works from home.
These canines make lovely companions for children as their high energy is a match. However, you should always supervise every interaction to ensure no one gets hurt.
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes also do best in a home with an enclosed garden where they can release pent-up energy. Lastly, this dog is not naturally fond of being with other animals, but they can get along with other dogs if they grow up together from puppyhood.
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