Comparison: Basset Fauve de Bretagne and Fawn Brittany Griffon

Basset Fauve de Bretagne and Fawn Brittany Griffon are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Photo: Baslerfauves, Public domain, source
Fawn Brittany Griffon
Photo: Alephalpha, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Basset Fauve de BretagneFawn Brittany Griffon
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originFranceFrance
CategorySmallMedium
Height at withers32–38 cm48–56 cm
Recognition features
  • Very rough, short, harsh fawn coat from golden wheaten to brick red
  • Small, stocky and quick hound
  • Sociable, affectionate, equable nature
  • Very rough, short, harsh fawn coat from golden wheaten to brick red
  • Bony, muscular dog with a voice of short repeated notes
  • Sociable and good natured with people
CoatVery rough, harsh, fairly short coat, never woolly or curly; fawn (golden wheaten to brick red).Very rough, harsh, rather short coat, never woolly or curly; fawn from golden wheaten to brick red.
PurposeA small basset for hunting rabbit and hare, and an even-tempered companion.Passionate, tenacious hound suited to difficult terrain, very resistant to weather and fatigue, used on all kinds of quarry.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.