Which is Better between the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne?

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Last Updated: Jun 16, 2022

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Boxer Versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne? 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 Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne 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 Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.

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

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

Boxer versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Boxer versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Boxer 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.

On the other hand, 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.

Boxer versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Boxer to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne 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 Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Factor Boxer Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 1/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years.
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Height 21 to 25 inches at the shoulder 12 to 15 inches.
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 5/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Weight 60 to 70 pounds 25 to 35 pounds.
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1530 No Data
Price Range $1000 – $1800 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
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    *Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (The American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Boxer 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 Basset Fauve de Bretagne. 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 Boxer is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is 91 out of 125.

    Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, we still believe that the Boxer is a better pet than the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.

    This is because Boxers are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Boxer will come out on top.

    Also, we are biased in favor of the Boxer :-). We are for the Boxer. So get a Boxer!

    Boxer versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

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

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

  • Boxers have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Boxers gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them. However, Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Boxers do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful. However, Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.

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

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

  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are very easy to train.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Boxer and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size Comparison of the Boxer versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

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

    The Boxer weighs 60 to 70 pounds when fully grown. The Boxer is 21 to 25 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne weighs 25 to 35 pounds. when fully grown. The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is 12 to 15 inches. when fully grown.

    Size of Boxer versus Size of Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    Lifespan of Boxer versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    The lifespan of the Boxer is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Boxer is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is between 12 to 15 years. . The average lifespan of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is 13.5 years.

    The Basset Fauve de Bretagne live longer than the Boxer.

    Boxer versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne
    Boxer versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    Tolerates Being Alone: Boxer versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    Boxers do not like to be left alone.

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

    Do Boxers shed more than Basset Fauve de Bretagnes?

    Boxers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

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

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

    Boxers are very easy to groom.

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very easy to groom.

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

    Boxers get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

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

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

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

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

    Boxers are very easy to train.

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are fairly easy to train.

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

    Boxers do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

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

    Boxers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

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

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

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

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

    Boxers bark and howl, but not very much.

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

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

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

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Boxer vs. Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    Boxers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    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.

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

    Boxers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

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

    Boxers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Boxers are OK for new dog owners.

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

    Boxer Versus Other Dog Breeds

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

    Boxer versus English Springer Spaniel     Boxer versus Standard Poodle     Boxer versus Afghan Hound     Boxer versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Boxer versus German Longhaired Pointer     Boxer versus Basset Hound     Boxer versus Korean Jindo Dog     Boxer versus Valley Bulldog     Boxer versus Shetland Sheepdog     Boxer versus Italian Greyhound     Boxer versus Tibetan Terrier     Boxer versus Cavapoo     Boxer versus Affenhuahua     Boxer versus Pharaoh Hound     Boxer versus Cesky Terrier     Boxer versus Field Spaniel     Boxer versus Chi-Poo     Boxer versus Saluki     Boxer versus Irish Wolfhound     

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