Basset Fauve de Bretagne

        One of the shortest France-originated bassets is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.  He stands about 12 ½-15 inches high, and weighs anywhere from 35 pounds to 39 ½ pounds.  His coat is usually a reddish fawn color, and it’s tough-textured.  However, he does need a bath more often, for he picks up bad smells easily!  He loves hunting, and has surprising speed.  Once he starts chasing a rabbit, he might not listen to his owner commanding him back to base!  He really enjoys people as well as life, and is a natural for a family.  He is a greedy dog, but not about his food.