Comparison: Blue Gascony Basset and Great Gascony Blue

Blue Gascony Basset and Great Gascony Blue are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Blue Gascony Basset
Photo: M.W. Reichert (Eingestellt von Caronna 10:10, 25 January 2006), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Great Gascony Blue
Photo: RanchoRosco, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Blue Gascony BassetGreat Gascony Blue
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originFranceFrance
CategorySmallLarge
Height at withers34–38 cm62–72 cm
Recognition features
  • Slate-blue mottling (black and white) with black patches
  • Substantial basset reflecting the large breed it descends from
  • Active, loud, happy dog that needs to romp
  • Black-and-white mottled coat giving a slate-blue effect, often with black patches
  • Black patches over the ears and eyes, separated by a white interval with a small black spot
  • Imposing, noble dog with a deep, sonorous voice
CoatShort, semi-thick, dense coat; black-and-white mottled (slate blue).Short, thick, very dense coat; black-and-white mottled (slate-blue effect) with black head patches.
PurposeBasset used for hunting with the gun, sometimes for coursing, alone or in a pack; rabbit and hare are preferred quarry.Large scent hound used for hunting big game and hare with the gun, in a pack or individually as a tracking hound.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.