Hound

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Blue-mottled basset hound; mellow housemate with a melodious bay on the trail.

Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Good With KidsEasy For First-time OwnersHighly Trainable
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Size
Small
Life
12-14 years
Group
Hound
Origin
France

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Reviewed 2026-04-13

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