NAME: Basset Fauve de Bretagne
OTHER NAMES: Fawn Brittany Basset
ORIGIN: France
SIZE TYPE: Small Dog Breeds
BREED GROUP: Hound dog breeds (UKC)
LIFE SPAN: 11 -14 years
TEMPERAMENT: Stubborn, Affectionate, Sociable, Courageous, Companionable, Adaptable
HEIGHT: 32 - 38cm
WEIGHT: 36 - 40lbs
COLORS: Fawn, Red, Wheaten
OVERVIEW
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne originated in France for use as a scenting hound on rabbit, hare, fox, roe deer and wild boar. It is a descendant of the larger Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. The breed has been popular as a hunter in its native region since the 19th Century, and earned a national reputation as an outstanding rabbit hound during the latter part of the 20th Century.
BODY TYPE
Deep and broad, with moderately rounded ribcage. Back is rather short for a Basset, broad, strong and level. Loin is wide and muscular with little tuck-up.
COAT
The coat is very rough, harsh and not too long. Moderate facial furnishings. Skin is thick and supple.
COLOR
Various shades of fawn, from golden wheaten to brick red. A few black hairs on the ears or the back are acceptable but not desirable, as is a small white spot on the chest.
TEMPERAMENT
Stubborn, Affectionate, Sociable, Courageous, Companionable, Adaptable
TASTY TIDBITS
Aggressiveness or overt shyness.
OTHER NAMES: Fawn Brittany Basset
ORIGIN: France
SIZE TYPE: Small Dog Breeds
BREED GROUP: Hound dog breeds (UKC)
LIFE SPAN: 11 -14 years
TEMPERAMENT: Stubborn, Affectionate, Sociable, Courageous, Companionable, Adaptable
HEIGHT: 32 - 38cm
WEIGHT: 36 - 40lbs
COLORS: Fawn, Red, Wheaten
OVERVIEW
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne originated in France for use as a scenting hound on rabbit, hare, fox, roe deer and wild boar. It is a descendant of the larger Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. The breed has been popular as a hunter in its native region since the 19th Century, and earned a national reputation as an outstanding rabbit hound during the latter part of the 20th Century.
BODY TYPE
Deep and broad, with moderately rounded ribcage. Back is rather short for a Basset, broad, strong and level. Loin is wide and muscular with little tuck-up.
COAT
The coat is very rough, harsh and not too long. Moderate facial furnishings. Skin is thick and supple.
COLOR
Various shades of fawn, from golden wheaten to brick red. A few black hairs on the ears or the back are acceptable but not desirable, as is a small white spot on the chest.
TEMPERAMENT
Stubborn, Affectionate, Sociable, Courageous, Companionable, Adaptable
TASTY TIDBITS
Aggressiveness or overt shyness.