INtroducing the basset fauve de bretagne
The Basset Fauve De Bretagne (Fauve) was first introduced to Australia in 2004 by Neil & Susan Weeks from Xkaliba Kennels
http://www.xkalibakennels.com when they imported Nevedith Iz Top Ace (Chrissy) from the United Kingdom who went on to be Australia's first Grand Champion Fauve. Whilst they are still a numerically small breed in Australia (only 36 as of August 2012) we have no doubt that they will continue to be embraced by all those who meet them.
http://www.xkalibakennels.com when they imported Nevedith Iz Top Ace (Chrissy) from the United Kingdom who went on to be Australia's first Grand Champion Fauve. Whilst they are still a numerically small breed in Australia (only 36 as of August 2012) we have no doubt that they will continue to be embraced by all those who meet them.
history of the basset fauve de bretagne
The breed was developed in France as a hunting dog from the larger Grand Fauve de Bretagne, a breed that is now extinct. There was a rumour that the Basset Fauve de Bretagne was also close to extinction after the Second World War, and the breed was recreated using the remaining examples of the breed and crossing in Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen and standard wirehaired Dachshunds. However, the French club denies this, and says that Basset Fauve numbers were never so low. The middle breed, the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne, still exists but it is certainly rarer than the Basset. The breed in the UK is mainly seen as a show dog and family pet, finally coming off the Kennel Club's rare breed register in 2007. It can also be found in other parts of Europe where it is used to scent trail and also as a family pet. They are loving, happy, outgoing dogs and are good with children, but it must be remembered that they are scent hounds and do retain their love of the hunt so may not suit every family. In the UK the breed has no hereditary faults; however, epilepsy has been identified in some breeding lines in France and other parts of Europe. Some Fauves are born with black in the coat; this may or may not go with maturity. It is less common to see them with white patches but when they do occur it is generally confined to the chest and top of the head. However, even though the black ticking and white patches are not accepted colours, of course it does not interfere with their hunting ability, which is their prime job, and so these colour Fauves are still seen and occur fairly often in litters. The correct colour for a Fauve is anything from fawn to red but it should be solid with darker shaded ears. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)
is a fauve the dog for me and my family?
Fauves are a breed that truly love to be part of the family and are not a breed to be left alone in a yard. Exercise requirements vary between individuals but generally they will take as much or as little exercise as you can provide, PROVIDED you include them in your day to day household activities.
Fauves are fabulous with children and other dogs and will regularly live happily alongside cats, small animals, even chickens.
Being a scenthound a Fauve is generally not suitable for off-lead walks as their strong desire to follow a scent seems to render their ears "painted on". They also enjoy to dig and chew, particularly when left alone and bored.
Healthwise the breed has very few issues with, worldwide, epilepsy appearing to be the biggest concern.
Fauves are fabulous with children and other dogs and will regularly live happily alongside cats, small animals, even chickens.
Being a scenthound a Fauve is generally not suitable for off-lead walks as their strong desire to follow a scent seems to render their ears "painted on". They also enjoy to dig and chew, particularly when left alone and bored.
Healthwise the breed has very few issues with, worldwide, epilepsy appearing to be the biggest concern.