Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Temperament
Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful
[3]A smaller descendant of the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
A small French scenthound derived from the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. FCI describes it as popular in its home region in the 19th century and nationally renowned during the last thirty years of the 20th century, with repeated success in French rabbit-hunting competitions.
[1]A small scent hound for varied quarry
It hunts rabbit, hare, fox, roe deer and wild boar. Though small and stocky, it is fast for its size and is a hardy hound able to work over difficult terrain and varied quarry.
[1]A harsh coat in fawn shades
The rather short coat is very rough and harsh, never woolly or curly, with no excessive facial furnishings. Fawn shades range from golden wheaten to brick red; a few black hairs on the back and ears are tolerated.
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