Breed Comparison: Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Plott

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Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Plott: 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 Plott? 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 Plott 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 Plott.

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

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 Plott.

Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Plott: Overview

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

Furthermore, both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott are Hound Dogs. This means both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott 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.

Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Plott: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Basset Fauve de Bretagne to the Plott 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 Plott

Factor Basset Fauve de Bretagne Plott
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 1/5
Height 12 to 15 inches. 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years. 12 to 14 years
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Weight 25 to 35 pounds. 40 to 75 pounds
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
General Health 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.0 years
Price Range No Data $480 – $700
Average Price No Data $600
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    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 Plott. 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 Plott is 74 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a better pet than the Plott. 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 Plott 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 Plott

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

  • Basset Fauve de Bretagnes cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments. However, Plotts can tolerate hot weather.
  • 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. However, Plotts have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Basset Fauve de Bretagnes adapt well to apartment living. However, Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are good for new dog owners. However, Plotts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

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

  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Plott are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds

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

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

    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, Plotts weigh 40 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Plotts are 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Plott

    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 Plotts is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Plotts is 13.0 years.

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes live longer than Plotts.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Plott

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

    Plotts do not like to be left alone.

    Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes shed more than Plotts?

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

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

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

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

    Plotts do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very easy to groom.

    Plotts are very easy to groom.

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

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

    Plotts have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Bark and Howl? What about Plotts?

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

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

    Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Plotts cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs. Plott

    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.

    Plotts have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Plotts can tolerate hot weather.

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

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

    Plotts get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes good family dogs? What about Plotts?

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

    Plotts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and Plotts?

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

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

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

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are fairly easy to train.

    Plotts are very easy to train.

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

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes adapt very well to apartment living.

    Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

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

    Plotts 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:

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Plott

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

  • Patterdale Terrier (77 percent match with Plott). Here is our comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs Patterdale Terrier.
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback (77 percent match with Plott). Here is our comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs Rhodesian Ridgeback.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Plott Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Plott versus Azawakh     Plott versus Finnish Spitz          Plott versus Akbash     Plott versus Welsh Terrier     Plott versus Shiranian     Plott versus Yorkipoo     Plott versus Norwich Terrier     Plott versus Bouvier des Flandres     Plott versus Giant Schnauzer     Plott versus French Spaniel     Plott versus Dutch Shepherd     Plott versus Azawakh     Plott versus Great Dane     Plott versus Pug          Plott versus Vizsla     Plott versus Ibizan Hound     Plott versus Redbone Coonhound     Plott versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Plott versus Irish Water Spaniel     Plott versus Finnish Spitz     Plott versus Sheepadoodle     Plott versus Siberian Husky     Plott versus Harrier     

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