Basset Fauve de Bretagne Physical Appearance

Thinking to adopt a Basset Fauve de Bretagne Dog and wondering what is the general appearance of Basset Fauve de Bretagne or what are the common colours of a Basset Fauve de Bretagne?

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Basset Fauve de Bretagne Appearance

Basset Fauve de Bretagne Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Basset Fauve de Bretagne would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Basset Fauve de Bretagne: The Basset Fauve de Bretagne Dog is a small sized dog.

    Height of Basset Fauve de Bretagne:
  • 13-15 inches (32-38 cm)

  • Weight of Basset Fauve de Bretagne:
  • 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)

    The Popular Colours of Basset Fauve de Bretagne Dogs

  • Black
  • Fawn
  • Wheaten
  • White


Basset Fauve de Bretagne Appearance

Basset Fauve de Bretagne Information

The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a smallish hound, built along the same lines as the Basset Hound, but lighter all through and longer in the leg. Wire-coated, the coat is very harsh to the touch, dense, red-wheaten or fawn. He measures 32 – 38 cm in height and weighs between 36 - 40 lbs but due the old, and no longer permitted, practice of registering mixed litters of Griffon and Basset Fauves sometimes a litter of bassets will produce a long legged dog more akin to the Griffon. They have coarse, dense fur which may require stripping. The hair on the ears is shorter, finer and darker than that on the coat. The ears just reach the end of the nose rather than trailing on the ground and should be pleated. They should have dark eyes and nose and ideally no crook on the front legs. The French standard says these are the shortest backed of all the basset breeds so they generally do not appear as exaggerated as the British Basset.

Smart, courageous and determined, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a serious hunter, easily adapting to different types of game or terrain. It is also an excellent companion, being cheerful, friendly and agreeable.

What to do if you lose your Basset Fauve de Bretagne

If your Basset Fauve de Bretagne Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Contact the nearby vet clinics to see if someone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Contact the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Basset Fauve de Bretagne

If you find a Basset Fauve de Bretagne Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your area.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet Clinic who usually scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.