Basset Fauve de Bretagne — breed guide
A small, wiry Breton hound — the liveliest and most terrier-like of the bassets, and far less exaggerated in build.
At a glance
- Group
- hound
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 16–18 kg (35–40 lb)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Coat
- Harsh, dense, wiry fawn coat
Living with a Basset Fauve de Bretagne
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Moderate shedding.
- Trainable with consistency.
- Barks readily.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Cheerful · Determined · Sociable · Busy
Health to watch
- Ear infections
- Hip dysplasia
- Epilepsy
- Patellar luxation
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Basset Fauve de Bretagne good with kids?
Generally yes. Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Basset Fauve de Bretagne good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Basset Fauve de Bretagne need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a Basset Fauve de Bretagne handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Basset Fauve de Bretagne's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.