Which is Better between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne?

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Last Updated: Apr 10, 2022

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne: Overview

Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are similar in size. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are both small-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

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.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Factor Pembroke Welsh Corgi Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 12 to 15 inches.
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 15 years.
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
Weight 22 to 31 pounds 25 to 35 pounds.
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 4/5
Easy To Train 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1700 No Data
Price Range $1200 – $2000 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
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  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 85 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a better pet than the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.

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

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne

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

  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis 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.
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.

    • The Similarities Between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne

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

  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are very playful.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne are highly intelligent.

    • Size Comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

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

    The Pembroke Welsh Corgi weighs 22 to 31 pounds when fully grown. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 10 to 12 inches tall 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Size of Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    Lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    The lifespan of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 13.0 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne
    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    Health Problems of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Health Problems of Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne 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 Basset Fauve de Bretagne is prone to more genetic health problems than the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne than for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

    2 health tests are recommended for Pembroke Welsh Corgi while 3 tests are recommended for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Pembroke Welsh Corgis and in Basset Fauve de Bretagnes.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi Health Problems

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgis for:

  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pembroke Welsh Corgis here.

    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:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Basset Fauve de Bretagnes here.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis can be left alone only for a short time.

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

    Do Pembroke Welsh Corgis shed more than Basset Fauve de Bretagnes?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Basset Fauve de Bretagne?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to groom.

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Basset Fauve de Bretagne?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

    Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis good family dogs? What about Basset Fauve de Bretagnes?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi Easier to Train than the Basset Fauve de Bretagne?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to train.

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are fairly easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    How Kid-friendly are Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Basset Fauve de Bretagnes?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Does the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Basset Fauve de Bretagne?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgis Bark and Howl? What about Basset Fauve de Bretagnes?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

    Can Pembroke Welsh Corgis Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs. Basset Fauve de Bretagne

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    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 Pembroke Welsh Corgis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Better for Apartment Owners than the Basset Fauve de Bretagne?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to apartment living.

    Basset Fauve de Bretagnes adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Basset Fauve de Bretagne?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Other Dog Breeds

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Canaan Dog     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Skye Terrier     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Newfoundland     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Maremma Sheepdog     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Bloodhound     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus English Springer Spaniel     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Irish Water Spaniel     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Frenchton     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Borzoi     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus French Spaniel     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     

    Conclusion: Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne better suits you and your family.