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- Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Mastiff: Introduction
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Mastiff: Overview
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Mastiff: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff
- The Similarities Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff
- Size (Weight and Height) of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Mastiff
- Lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Mastiff
- Health Problems of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Health Problems of Mastiff
- Tolerates Being Alone: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Mastiff
- Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes shed more than Mastiffs?
- Which one drools more, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Mastiff
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Mastiff?
- Does the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mastiff?
- Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Bark and Howl? What about Mastiffs?
- Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs. Mastiff
- Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Mastiff?
- Are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes good family dogs? What about Mastiffs?
- How Kid-friendly are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and Mastiffs?
- Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Easier to Train than the Mastiff?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mastiff
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Mastiff. Which One is a Better Pet?
Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Mastiff: 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 Mastiff? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff 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 Mastiff.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff 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 Mastiff. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff.
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 Mastiff.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Mastiff: Overview
A very important difference between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a small-sized dog while the Mastiff is a giant-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 Mastiff 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 Mastiff: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Basset Fauve de Bretagne to the Mastiff 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.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff
| Factor | Basset Fauve de Bretagne | Mastiff |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 12 to 15 inches. | 27 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years. | 6 to 10 years |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 25 to 35 pounds. | 130 to 220 pounds |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 8.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $1100 – $2200 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1740 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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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 Mastiff. 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 the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is 91 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Mastiff is 72 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a better pet than the Mastiff. 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 Mastiff 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 Mastiff
Below is a list of where the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff are most different:
The Similarities Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Mastiff
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff.
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, Mastiffs weigh 130 to 220 pounds when fully grown. Mastiffs are 27 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Mastiff
The lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagnes is between 12 to 15 years. . The average lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagnes is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Mastiffs is between 6 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Mastiffs is 8.0 years.
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes live longer than Mastiffs.
Health Problems of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Health Problems of Mastiff
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Mastiff 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 Mastiff 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 Mastiff than for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.
3 health tests are recommended for Basset Fauve de Bretagne while 7 tests are recommended for the Mastiff.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and in Mastiffs.
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:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Basset Fauve de Bretagnes here.
Mastiff Health Problems
Mastiffs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Mastiff 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 Mastiff puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Mastiff 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 Mastiffs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Mastiffs here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Mastiff
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can be left alone only for a short time.
Mastiffs can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes shed more than Mastiffs?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Mastiffs shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Mastiff
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do have a very low tendency to drool.
Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Mastiff?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very easy to groom.
Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mastiff?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Mastiffs 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.
Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Bark and Howl? What about Mastiffs?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Mastiffs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs. Mastiff
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.
Mastiffs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Mastiffs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Mastiff?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes get along very well with other dogs.
Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes good family dogs? What about Mastiffs?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and Mastiffs?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Easier to Train than the Mastiff?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are fairly easy to train.
Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.
Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Better for Apartment Owners than the Mastiff?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes adapt very well to apartment living.
Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Mastiff?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very good for new dog owners.
Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne
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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mastiff
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Mastiff 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 Mastiff:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and how the Mastiff compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and of the Mastiff to other breeds:
Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds
Mastiff versus Finnish Lapphund Mastiff versus Bulldog Mastiff versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Mastiff versus Chorkie Mastiff versus American Bulldog Mastiff versus Xoloitzcuintli Mastiff versus Norwegian Buhund Mastiff versus Papipoo Mastiff versus Cane Corso Mastiff versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Mastiff versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Mastiff versus Saint Berdoodle Mastiff versus Australian Shepherd Mastiff versus Norwegian Lundehund Mastiff versus Jack Russell Terrier Mastiff versus Japanese Spitz Mastiff versus Norwegian Lundehund Mastiff versus Cocker Spaniel Mastiff versus Puli Mastiff versus Affenhuahua Mastiff versus Mudi Mastiff versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Mastiff versus Papillon Mastiff versus Standard Schnauzer Mastiff versus American Foxhound
Conclusion: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Mastiff. 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 Mastiff better suits you and your family.