Breed Comparison: Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Japanese Chin

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Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Japanese Chin: 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 Japanese Chin? 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 Japanese Chin 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 Japanese Chin.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin 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 Japanese Chin. 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 Japanese Chin.

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 Japanese Chin

Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Japanese Chin: Overview

A very important difference between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a small-sized dog while the Japanese Chin is a tiny-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 Japanese Chin belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Japanese Chin: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Basset Fauve de Bretagne to the Japanese Chin 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 Japanese Chin
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 5/5
Height 12 to 15 inches. 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years. 10 to 14 years
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 5/5
Weight 25 to 35 pounds. 4 to 9 pounds
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
General Health 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.0 years
Price Range No Data $1500 – $2100
Average Price No Data $1930
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
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  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 3 years
  • Gangliosidosis (GM2)
  • 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 Japanese Chin. 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 Japanese Chin is 84 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a better pet than the Japanese Chin. 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 Japanese Chin so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin

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

  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin 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 Japanese Chin do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Japanese Chin are very easy to groom.

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

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

    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, Japanese Chins weigh 4 to 9 pounds when fully grown. Japanese Chins are 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Health Problems of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Health Problems of Japanese Chin

    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 Japanese Chin 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 Japanese Chin 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 Japanese Chin than for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.

    3 health tests are recommended for Basset Fauve de Bretagne while 4 tests are recommended for the Japanese Chin.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and in Japanese Chins.

    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.

    Japanese Chin Health Problems

    Japanese Chins are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Japanese Chin 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 Japanese Chin puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Japanese Chin 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 Japanese Chins for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 3 years
  • Gangliosidosis (GM2)
  • Patellar Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Japanese Chins here.

    Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Japanese Chins cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which one drools more, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Japanese Chin

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

    Japanese Chins do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Wanderlust Potential: Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs. Japanese Chin

    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.

    Japanese Chins 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 Japanese Chins?

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

    Japanese Chins shed moderately.

    Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Bark and Howl? What about Japanese Chins?

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

    Japanese Chins bark and howl, but not very much.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Japanese Chin

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

    Japanese Chins do not like to be left alone.

    Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Japanese Chins Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Japanese Chins can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Easier to Train than the Japanese Chin?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are fairly easy to train.

    Japanese Chins are fairly easy to train.

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

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

    Japanese Chins have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

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

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes adapt very well to apartment living.

    Japanese Chins adapt very well to apartment living.

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

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

    Japanese Chins are very good for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and Japanese Chins?

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

    Japanese Chins get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

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

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

    Japanese Chins get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very easy to groom.

    Japanese Chins are moderately easy to groom.

    Are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes good family dogs? What about Japanese Chins?

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

    Japanese Chins are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

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

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Japanese Chin 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 Japanese Chin:

  • Pomapoo (77 percent match with Japanese Chin). Here is our comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs Pomapoo.
  • Peek A Poo (79 percent match with Japanese Chin). Here is our comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs Peek A Poo.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Chin

    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 Japanese Chin vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Cockalier (79 percent match with Basset Fauve de Bretagne). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Chin vs Cockalier.
  • French Spaniel (77 percent match with Basset Fauve de Bretagne). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Chin 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 Japanese Chin compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and of the Japanese Chin to other breeds:

    Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Pomapoo     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Karelian Bear Dog     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Papillon     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus English Setter     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Coton de Tulear     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Chihuahua     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Patterdale Terrier     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Boerboel     

    Japanese Chin Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Japanese Chin versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Japanese Chin versus Norwegian Buhund     Japanese Chin versus Dutch Shepherd     Japanese Chin versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Japanese Chin versus Australian Cattle Dog     Japanese Chin versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Japanese Chin versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Japanese Chin versus Chihuahua     Japanese Chin versus Pyredoodle     Japanese Chin versus Sussex Spaniel     

    Conclusion: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Japanese Chin. 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 Japanese Chin better suits you and your family.