Basset Fauve Bretagne

 

Originally a hunter, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne has also become a very good companion dog. He is playful, calm, but also lively and reckless. He needs to give and receive a lot of affection. He likes the great outdoors, running, and exercising. It is therefore mainly suitable for families with or without children, or for young singles. Older people may have difficulty meeting his expectations.

History of the breed

The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a very old breed, whose presence is attested at least since the 16th century. Descended from the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne, it was on the verge of extinction after World War II, but a passionate breeder, Mr. Marcel Paumbrun, helped save the breed, incorporating contributions from the Basset Vendéen and the wire-haired Dachshund.

Common and popular in Brittany in the 19th century, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne became known throughout France in the 1970s. The breed has several French rabbit cups to its credit. It is very little represented outside of France. The breed was recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) on October 30th 1963.

Physical characteristics

Its coat: rather short, dry, of very hard texture, not woolly, nor curly.

His color: fawn, going from golden wheaten to brick red. A small white star on the chest and some black hairs scattered on the back and the ears can be admitted.

Its head: elongated skull, with a marked occipital protuberance. The stop is more pronounced than in the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne, from which it originates. The nose is black or dark brown, the nostrils are well opened, the muzzle is tapered and the whiskers are not very abundant.

Ears: pointed, turned inwards, covered with shorter and finer hair.

His eyes: of dark brown color, never prominent, nor too deep in the orbits, showing a look full of vivacity.

Its body: collected, rather low on legs. The neck is short and muscular, the back short and wide, the loins well muscled, the chest high and wide, the sides rather rounded, the underline slightly raised towards the back.

Tail: Moderately long, thick at the base, tapering to the tip, carried in a sickle shape at rest, above the topline when the dog is in action.

The Basset Fawn of Brittany is a dog primarily intended for hunters. At home, it is also a pleasant companion for the whole family. He is playful, very docile, and especially sociable. He will not hesitate to have fun with the youngest as with his master, to whom he is totally devoted. He is balanced and calm. He is never aggressive and will not pose any difficulty to the presence of congeners or strangers. He is also jovial and very frank.

The Basset fawn of Brittany is a dog that is very easily educated. Nevertheless, its hunting side offers him a rather hard character, which it will be advisable to soften as of its youth. He is docile and intelligent, which makes his education rather simple, provided he knows how to handle firmness and gentleness. He will have to learn to obey, whether in a garden or in real hunting conditions.

Health

The Basset Fawn of Brittany has very solid health. Moreover, it resists very well the most difficult conditions, namely heat, and cold.