Which is Better between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow? A Very Detailed Review.

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Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Chow Chow: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and for the Chow Chow. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Chow Chow

Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Chow Chow: Overview

A very important difference between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a small-sized dog while the Chow Chow is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

On the other hand, the Chow Chow belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Chow Chow: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Basset Fauve de Bretagne to the Chow Chow based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Basset Fauve de Bretagne Chow Chow
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 4/5
Height 12 to 15 inches. 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years. 12 to 15 years
Does NOT Shed 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 4/5
Weight 25 to 35 pounds. 40 to 70 pounds
Easygoing 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 5/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 1/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 2/5
General Health 5/5 2/5
Intelligence 5/5 1/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data $1000 – $2500
Average Price No Data $1750
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
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  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Chow Chow. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Basset Fauve de Bretagne is 91 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Chow Chow is 69 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a better pet than the Chow Chow. So, you should get the Basset Fauve de Bretagne!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow

    Below is a list of where the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow are most different:

  • Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are not prone to gaining weight easily. However, Chow Chows gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Basset Fauve de Bretagnes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly. However, Chow Chows do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
  • Basset Fauve de Bretagnes get along well with other dogs. However, Chow Chows do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very easy to groom. However, Chow Chows require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family. However, Chow Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.
  • Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds However, Chow Chows have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are highly intelligent. However, Chow Chows not very intelligent.

    • The Similarities Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow

    The Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow are most similar:

  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow adapt well to apartment living.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Chow Chow

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow.

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes weigh 25 to 35 pounds. when fully grown. Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are 12 to 15 inches. when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Chow Chows weigh 40 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Chow Chows are 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Health Problems of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Health Problems of Chow Chow

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.

    Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Chow Chow is prone to more genetic health problems than the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Chow Chow than for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.

    3 health tests are recommended for Basset Fauve de Bretagne while 6 tests are recommended for the Chow Chow.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and in Chow Chows.

    Basset Fauve de Bretagne Health Problems

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Basset Fauve de Bretagne puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Basset Fauve de Bretagne puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Basset Fauve de Bretagne breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Basset Fauve de Bretagnes for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Basset Fauve de Bretagnes here.

    Chow Chow Health Problems

    Chow Chows are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chow Chow puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Chow Chow puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chow Chow breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Chow Chows for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chow Chows here.

    Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chow Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Chow Chows cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which one drools more, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Chow Chow

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Chow Chows drool moderately.

    Wanderlust Potential: Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs. Chow Chow

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Chow Chows do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes shed more than Chow Chows?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Chow Chows do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Bark and Howl? What about Chow Chows?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Chow Chows are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Chow Chow

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can be left alone only for a short time.

    Chow Chows can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chow Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Chow Chows can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Easier to Train than the Chow Chow?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are fairly easy to train.

    Chow Chows are not easy to train.

    Does the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chow Chow?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Chow Chows have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Better for Apartment Owners than the Chow Chow?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes adapt very well to apartment living.

    Chow Chows adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Chow Chow?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very good for new dog owners.

    Chow Chows are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and Chow Chows?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Chow Chows do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Chow Chow?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes get along very well with other dogs.

    Chow Chows do not get along well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Chow Chow?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very easy to groom.

    Chow Chows require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes good family dogs? What about Chow Chows?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Chow Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chow Chow that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chow Chow:

  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog (65 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog.
  • Chinese Shar-Pei (63 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs Chinese Shar-Pei.
  • Akita Chow (62 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs Akita Chow.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chow Chow

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Basset Fauve de Bretagne:

  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (77 percent match with Basset Fauve de Bretagne). Here is our comparison of the Chow Chow vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Cockalier (79 percent match with Basset Fauve de Bretagne). Here is our comparison of the Chow Chow vs Cockalier.
  • French Spaniel (77 percent match with Basset Fauve de Bretagne). Here is our comparison of the Chow Chow vs French Spaniel.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and how the Chow Chow compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and of the Chow Chow to other breeds:

    Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Other Dog Breeds

        Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Harrier     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Welsh Terrier     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Yorkshire Terrier     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Karelian Bear Dog     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Chihuahua     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Catahoula Bulldog     

    Chow Chow Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chow Chow versus Irish Setter     Chow Chow versus Mudi     Chow Chow versus Manchester Terrier     Chow Chow versus Cavachon     Chow Chow versus Boykin Spaniel     Chow Chow versus English Setter     Chow Chow versus Norwegian Buhund     Chow Chow versus Giant Schnauzer     Chow Chow versus Saint Bernard     Chow Chow versus Brussels Griffon     

    Conclusion: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Chow Chow. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Chow Chow better suits you and your family.