Basset Fauve de Bretagne Puppies For Sale

Think of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne as a typical Basset Hound with a lighter, shaggier coat and more energy. These dogs have the same hunting traits, sweet personality, and love for family as similar Basset breeds, but you’ll find their looks and appetite for activity to be quite different. Full-grown, they typically weigh 23-39 pounds and stand 12-15 inches tall.

Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a social breed that gets along well with children and other animals. These dogs are small enough for an apartment, but their high energy and hound personality is a better fit for homes with large yards to roam and play. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Basset Fauves are high energy dogs that need a lot of exercise. They’re happiest when they get at least a few walks each day and playtime in a spacious outdoor area. Like other Bassets, this breed is known to run off to find interesting smells, so be sure to keep them on a leash or in a fenced area at all times. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Basset Fauve de Bretagne's coat feels harsh, wiry, and dense. It’s usually red-wheaten or fawn and may have black or white patches too. Basset Fauves don’t need extensive grooming day-to-day, but because of their coat’s texture and density, they may need to be stripped once in a while. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. These dogs are small enough for an apartment, but their high energy and hound personality is a better fit for homes with large yards to roam and play. They are can be stubborn and challenging to train.