Comparison: Blue Gascony Basset and Small Blue Gascony

Blue Gascony Basset and Small Blue Gascony 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
Small Blue Gascony
Photo: Katarzyna Bujko, CC BY 3.0, source
Blue Gascony BassetSmall Blue Gascony
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originFranceFrance
CategorySmallMedium
Height at withers34–38 cm50–58 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
  • Slate-blue mottling (black and white) with black head patches
  • Medium-sized, well-proportioned, distinguished hound
  • Calm, affectionate temperament and a beautiful voice
CoatShort, semi-thick, dense coat; black-and-white mottled (slate blue).Short, semi-thick, dense coat; black-and-white mottled (slate blue) with black patches.
PurposeBasset used for hunting with the gun, sometimes for coursing, alone or in a pack; rabbit and hare are preferred quarry.Multipurpose hound used for hunting with the gun, sometimes for coursing; hare is its favourite game but it also hunts big game well.

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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.