Basset Fauve de Bretagne
About Basset Fauve de Bretagne
If you're an active family looking for a loyal and adventurous companion, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne might just be your perfect match! Sporting a distinctive wiry coat and endearing expressions, these small, sturdy hounds bring a lot of charm to any household. They're known for their friendly and gentle nature, making them wonderful playmates for children and great around other pets.
With a moderate energy level, they thrive with 30 to 60 minutes of daily exercise, which can include walks, playtime, and sniffing adventures to satisfy their hunting instincts. Grooming is a breeze with their low-shedding coat, requiring a weekly brush to keep it tidy. Training these intelligent yet independent dogs can be a rewarding challenge, so patience and consistency using positive reinforcement are key.
Keep an eye on their weight and ears for signs of common health issues. With their fun-loving spirit and affectionate demeanor, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne promises to fill your home with joy and companionship.
Interesting Facts
Basset Fauve de Bretagne, one of the smallest French hound breeds, was originally bred to hunt small game through dense brambles in Brittany, France. And despite their short legs, they are extremely agile and quick across uneven terrains.
This breed was on the brink of extinction after World War II. However, a dedicated effort by French breeders to crossbreed the survivors with other types of hounds led to its revival, showing a testament to their resilience.
Unlike many dog breeds, Basset Fauve de Bretagne is known for their low-maintenance wire-coated fur. This keeps them generally clean even in the outdoors and reduces the typical 'dog smell'.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne dogs are well-known for their unusual expressive eyebrows. The bushy brows not only give them a distinctive appearance but also add to their expressive and endearing nature.
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne has a keen sense of smell, second only to the Bloodhound. This magnificent ability makes them excellent sniffers for tracking game or participating in search and rescue operations. They truly are tiny giants in the world of scent hounds.
Their name literally means low-set fawn of Brittany, reflecting origins as compact foot-hounds for rabbits and hare in Brittany's thorny gorse.
A harsh, tousled coat shrugs off brambles, mud, and drizzle; colors range from wheaten gold to deep red, with minimal grooming needed.
Short legs don't slow their nose; they can work a scent trail for hours, voicing a musical bay that guides hunters.
The breed rebounded from near postwar decline thanks to dedicated French packs and fanciers, safeguarding a cheerful, courageous temperament and formidable small-game drive.
Playful, curious, and slightly impish, they train best with games and rewards, and need secure fencing since tantalizing scents flip their chase switch.
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