France
Weight
25-35 lb
Height
12.5-15.5 in
Lifespan
11-14 yrs
Coat
Rough Short
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a small rough-coated French scent hound from Brittany, lively, affectionate, and tenacious on scent.
Official, native, and commonly used variants
No widely used alternate names are recorded for this breed.
Weight
25-35 lb
Height
12.5-15.5 in
Lifespan
11-14 yrs
Coat
Rough Short
At A Glance
A quick read on energy, upkeep, and what day-to-day life with this breed usually feels like.
Energy
High
Barking
Moderate
Drooling
Low
Shedding
Low
Grooming
2/5
First-time owner
Yes
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a short-legged French scent hound from Brittany, developed to hunt small game in rough country. The breed is small, sturdy, and active, with a harsh, fairly short coat in fawn shades from golden wheaten to brick red.
FCI describes the breed as passionate about hunting, sociable, affectionate, and balanced. That mix makes the Fauve cheerful at home but determined outdoors, where scent can quickly override casual recall.
This breed can suit prepared first-time owners better than some hounds, but it still needs secure walking, voice management, and regular coat and ear checks. It is not a couch basset in a rough coat.
This breed tends to suit homes looking for a lively, affectionate, tenacious companion, with daily rhythms shaped by high energy, moderate barking, and low drooling.
Coat type
Rough
Coat length
Short
Shedding
Low
Colors
Fawn, Golden Wheat, Red Fawn
Basset Fauve de Bretagne may work in an apartment when the household is realistic about exercise, barking, and daily structure. For the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, size alone is not the deciding factor; the routine has to include movement, mental work, and calm practice around building noise.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne has a moderate barking profile, so owners should expect some alerting and excitement barking. Teaching the Basset Fauve de Bretagne a calm response to door sounds, passing dogs, and visitors is easier than trying to stop barking after it becomes a habit.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne training should focus on recall foundations, leash manners, quiet recovery, and scent games that reward checking in. Keep sessions lively and practical so the hound brain stays engaged.
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne's short rough coat is relatively simple to maintain, with low shedding. Routine brushing, nail trimming, ear checks, and skin checks still matter for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, especially after muddy walks or seasonal shedding changes.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne needs about 60 to 90 minutes a day for many healthy adults, built from longer walks, active play, and regular training or scent games. For the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, build activity into most days instead of relying on one big weekend outing, and mix in sniffing, training, or puzzle work so the dog has a mental outlet as well as physical movement.
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne's short rough coat is relatively simple to maintain, with low shedding. Routine brushing, nail trimming, ear checks, and skin checks still matter for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, especially after muddy walks or seasonal shedding changes.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne training should focus on recall foundations, leash manners, quiet recovery, and scent games that reward checking in. Keep sessions lively and practical so the hound brain stays engaged.
Feed Basset Fauve de Bretagne a measured diet appropriate for a small dog, its age, and its activity level. For the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, keep body condition lean, adjust portions when exercise changes, and ask your veterinarian about diet details if weight, digestion, allergies, or joint stress are concerns.
Energy level
High
Barking level
Moderate
Drooling level
Low
Watchdog ability
3/5
Guard dog ability
1/5
Climate tolerance
Common concerns to discuss with your vet and breeder.
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