Comparison: Basset Fauve de Bretagne and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

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

	Basset Fauve de Bretagne	Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	France	France
Category	Small	Small
Height at withers	32–38 cm	34–38 cm
Recognition features	Very rough, short, harsh fawn coat from golden wheaten to brick red Small, stocky and quick hound Sociable, affectionate, equable nature	Small, active, vigorous basset with slightly elongated body and proudly carried tail Harsh, not-too-long coat with expressive head and long-haired ears Docile but wilful and passionate
Coat	Very rough, harsh, fairly short coat, never woolly or curly; fawn (golden wheaten to brick red).	Harsh, not too long coat, never silky or woolly; white and black, black and tan, white and orange, tricolour and others.
Purpose	A small basset for hunting rabbit and hare, and an even-tempered companion.	Passionate hunter for the gun hunter in medium-sized territories, a rabbit specialist; calm in the house.

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