Hound Group
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne β often called the BFB β is a cheerful, compact French scent hound from Brittany with a rough fawn wiry coat and an irres…
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Size
Small-Medium
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Coat
Rough, Wiry
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Energy
Medium-High
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Groom Every
8β10 weeks
Character
What is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne like?
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne β often called the BFB β is a cheerful, compact French scent hound from Brittany with a rough fawn wiry coat and an irresistibly friendly expression. Developed as a smaller version of the Grand Fauve de Bretagne, they were used to hunt rabbit and hare through dense terrain. They are one of the most characterful small hounds β tenacious on the trail but wonderfully affectionate and playful at home. Their compact size, low maintenance coat, and friendly nature have made them increasingly popular in the UK.
Social Skills
Basset Fauve de Bretagne with Other Dogs
Basset Fauves are sociable and friendly β their pack hound heritage means they enjoy the company of other dogs and people. They are typically good with children, welcoming of visitors, and happy in multi-dog households. Their scent drive makes them unreliable off lead in open spaces. They dislike being alone and do best with company.
Grooming Guide
How to Groom a Basset Fauve de Bretagne
The BFB’s rough, wiry coat is relatively low maintenance. Brushing once or twice weekly keeps the coat tidy. Their coat should ideally be hand stripped twice yearly to maintain correct harsh texture. Professional grooming every eight to ten weeks for a bath, tidy trim, nail clip, and ear clean is adequate. Their pendulous ears must be checked weekly for infection.
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Pros
- βCheerful and sociable
- βCompact and adaptable
- βRelatively low maintenance coat
- βGood with children and other dogs
- βHardy and healthy
- βCharacterful personality
Cons
- !Strong scent drive β unreliable recall
- !Stubborn when on a scent
- !Ears prone to infection
- !Dislike being alone
- !Determined diggers
- !Not suited to off-lead exercise in open spaces