Blue Gascony Basset
Animal welfare relevant breedLife expectancy
12 years
Age adult
13 months
Height (Shoulder height)
35 cm
Weight
17 kg
Coat texture
short-haired / smooth
Coat color
white with black, blue dots and patches, loh
Common illnesses
eye diseases / ear diseases / spinal disc herniation
Food expenses per month in €
about € 44
Suitable for children
Rather yes
Needs a garden
Rather not
Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment
Rather not
First dog suitable
Rather not
Allergy friendly
Rather not
Athletic
Atletic
Attention
Needs much attention
Care and grooming
Low grooming effort
Eager to learn
Medium
Exercise
Needs a lot of exercise
Nature
social / active / clingy / calm / stubborn / good-natured / gentle / loving / stubborn / insistent
Bred for
Stöberjagd / small gmae hunt
Common illnesses
eye diseases / ear diseases / spinal disc herniation
Dog type according to FCI
scent hounds and related breeds
FCI description
They have always been used as hunting dogs, have an extraordinary sense of smell and pick up every trace. Running dogs had to follow the game over long distances, sweat dogs search for the injured (sweaty) game and follow it. They have an enormous urge to move and need a lot of exercise and meaningful, species-appropriate occupation. Many breeds, especially sweat dogs, are only handed over to hunters. If you are not aware of what hunting motivation means, you may soon be overwhelmed. Because this instinct cannot be completely trained away.
Dogs of this group are considered friendly, intelligent and social, therefore they are popular companion dogs. Think about whether you can cope with the hunting temperament, because once the untrained hunting dog has a track in his nose he quickly forgets any obedience and is up and away.
Short description
The Blue Gascony Basset is a soft and loving family-dog. He is very intelligent, more active than the Basset Hound and can be very attached to his family. Sometimes he can be very stubborn, however a soft but firm training can work counteract such stubbornness. Characteristic for this breed is a typical bark and a fine nose.
This information is indicative and adheres to the breed standard. Each animal is an individual and has a personal character, as well as its own needs. Thus, a breed is not a guarantee of certain behaviors, etc.