The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a short-legged hunting breed of dog of the scent hound type, originally from Brittany, a historical duchy of France.

Wire-coated, the coat is very harsh to the touch, dense, red-wheaten or fawn, sometimes with white markings on the chest.

[1] They measure 32 – 38 cm in height and weigh between 36 - 40 lbs but due to the historically controversial practice of registering mixed litters of Griffon and Basset Fauves, sometimes a litter of bassets will produce dogs with long legs.

Although their coat repels dirt and does not mat easily, they still require weekly combing and brushing.

[3] The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is one of the more commonly affected breeds for primary open angle glaucoma.