Australian Shepherd vs Barbet vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Australian Shepherd | Barbet | Basset Fauve de Bretagne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  United States |  France | France |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Gun Dog | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 17 | 404 | 324 |
| Reviews | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Aussie, Little Blue Dog | French Water Dog | Fawn Brittany Basset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. |
| Breed Recognition |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America |
American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club | No set |
| Price | $600-$800 | $600-$1000 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Australian Shepherd vs Barbet vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne
| Size | Large |
Large Medium | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) | 37–62 pounds (17–28 kg ) | 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) | 37–62 pounds (17–28 kg ) | 30 pounds (13.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) | Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm) | 13-15 inches (32-38 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) | Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm) | 14 inches (35 cm) |
Hair & Care - Australian Shepherd vs Barbet vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne
| Coat | Feathered | Waterproof |
Dense Wiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Red Blue Merle Black |
Fawn White Brown Gray Black |
Wheaten Fawn White Black |
| Grooming | Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Basset Fauve de Bretagne doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Australian Shepherds shed moderately. | Barbets shed none to minimal. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Australian Shepherd vs Barbet vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne
| Temperament |
Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective |
Companionable Intelligent Obedient Cheerful Joyful |
Adaptable Companionable Sociable Affectionate Courageous Stubborn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence. | Average: Barbet's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Basset Fauve de Bretagne's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Australian Shepherds are very easy to train. | Barbets are quite easy to train. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. | The Barbet is a highly playful breed. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Barbets have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs. | Barbets are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Australian Shepherds are a social breed. | Barbets are a social breed. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are a social breed. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Barbet rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Basset Fauve de Bretagne rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs. | Barbets are average watchdogs. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs. | Barbets are average defenders. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Barbet has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Basset Fauve de Bretagne has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Barbets have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers. | Barbets have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Barbets have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. |
| Apartment Friendly | Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Barbets are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Barbets adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Australian Shepherds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Barbets do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Australian Shepherd vs Barbet vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne
| Stranger Friendly | Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Barbets are average friendly towards strangers. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs. | Barbets are kid-friendly dogs. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats. | Barbets are average friendly towards cats. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs. | Barbets are average friendly towards other dogs. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Barbet is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
Yes Basset Fauve de Bretagne is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Barbets are usually recommended for elderly people. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets. | Barbets are generally with other pets. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Barbets are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Barbet breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really Basset Fauve de Bretagne breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Australian Shepherd vs Barbet vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne
| Health Issues | The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Barbets tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. |
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| Health Problems |
Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Hernia Hip Dysplasia Overbite Underbite |
Cancer Cataracts Corneal Ulcers Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Disease Kidney Issues |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 13-15 years | 11-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | Yes | No |
| Energy Level | Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs. | Barbets are high energy dogs. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
| Exercise Need | Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises. | Barbets have an average exercise need. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep. | Barbets don't need too much sleep. | Basset Fauve de Bretagnes sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Barbet can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Barbet has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Basset Fauve de Bretagne has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Barbet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Australian Shepherd vs Barbet vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 6-9 puppies, average 7 | 4-6 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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