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# The Petit Bleu de Gascogne: temperament, price, health, and breeders
France
A Gascon hound with a blue coat, melodious, hardy and made for hunting with a gun.
Size MediumLife expectancy 11–14 yearsBudget ≈ €109/monthPuppy €700 – €1,400
[Find a breeder 4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-petit-bleu-de-gascogne) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=petit-bleu-de-gascogne)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Scenting ability and voice: It is a complete hound, hardy and melodious.
- Endearing temperament: In the family, it often proves gentle and sociable.
- Easy maintenance: A short coat can be brushed in a few minutes.
- Barking: Its voice carries far and is not negotiable.
- Hunting instinct: Off-leash recall is difficult near game.
- Unsuitable for a dense city: It needs space and trails.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Hunters: Hare, roe deer and woodland work suit him.
- Rural homes: He benefits from a large plot of land and long walks.
- French scenthound enthusiasts: He continues the Gascon tradition in a more manageable format.
Not recommended for
- Apartment: The voice and energy become a conflict there.
- Households with NAC or free-roaming cats: The chasing instinct is strong.
- Not very sporty owners: Simple laps around apartment blocks are not enough.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
56 cmPetit Bleu de Gascogne
- Height at the withers
- 50–62 cm
- Weight
- 18–25 kg
- Coat
- Short, dense, blue speckled coat
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- France
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Petit Bleu de Gascogne in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Petit Bleu de Gascogne descends from the large scenthounds of the south-west, more compact than the Grand Bleu, selected for hunting hare and roe deer. Its characteristic blue coat comes from black ticking on a white background. The breed belongs to the heritage of the French scenthounds of Gascony, alongside the Basset bleu and the Griffon bleu. It remains mainly bred by hunters, even if a few individuals live in very sporty families.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Medium-sized dog, elegant and muscular, lighter than the large Gascons. The head is elongated, the skull slightly domed, the ears long, fine and twisted. The eyes are brown, the expression gentle. The short coat forms a cloud-blue coat, often with black markings and pale tan points. The voice is full and characteristic.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Affectionate with its pack and its family, passionate as soon as a trail presents itself. It is generally kind with children, but its hunting instinct complicates life with small animals. Not much of a guard dog, very vocal. It copes poorly with solitude and inactivity.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
He needs to run, to scent and to hear his voice. A garden does not replace outings. In an apartment, barking and lack of space quickly become a problem. After the effort, he can be calm at home.
Training
## Training and socialization
Recall is the main worksite, to be trained in an enclosed area. Positive methods and scent-based rewards work. Consistency is better than harshness. Quality canine socialization helps pack-oriented dogs to live in a family as well.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Petit Bleu de Gascogne
A working Petit Bleu de Gascogne puppy is often priced between 700 and 1 400 euros. The rarity of pet litters can affect waiting times more than prices.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/petit-bleu-de-gascogne/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Rustic hunting dog, it mainly suffers from ears, paw pads, parasites and sometimes stomach. Good physical condition and a check after outings prevent most of them. Well-monitored working lines generally remain solid.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/petit-bleu-de-gascogne/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Petit Bleu de Gascogne needs a complete, digestible diet adjusted to its age, its activity and its body condition. Protein quality and control of energy intake matter as much as the volume of the ration.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/petit-bleu-de-gascogne/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The “blue” is not a solid color but a ticking which, from afar, gives a slate tone. Its trailing voice has long guided hunters in the Gascon woods. The Petit Bleu is more manageable on a daily basis than the Grand Bleu.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Petit Bleu de Gascogne
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Petit Bleu de Gascogne live without hunting?
Yes, but only with very long outings, scent work and an athletic owner. Otherwise, it gets bored and barks.
### Does it bark a lot?
Yes. It is a scenthound: its voice is part of its purpose. A noise-sensitive neighborhood is a bad setting.
## Find a Petit Bleu de Gascogne breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Petit Bleu de Gascogne breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Petit Bleu de Gascogne breeders by country
[4 breeders of Petit Bleu de Gascogne in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-petit-bleu-de-gascogne) [3 breeders of Petit Bleu de Gascogne in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-petit-bleu-de-gascogne/germany) [2 breeders of Petit Bleu de Gascogne in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-petit-bleu-de-gascogne/italy) [1 breeder of Petit Bleu de Gascogne in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-petit-bleu-de-gascogne/finland) [1 breeder of Petit Bleu de Gascogne in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-petit-bleu-de-gascogne/netherlands) [1 breeder of Petit Bleu de Gascogne in Poland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-petit-bleu-de-gascogne/poland)
[All breeders of Petit Bleu de Gascogne in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-petit-bleu-de-gascogne)
## Ready to welcome a Petit Bleu de Gascogne?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-petit-bleu-de-gascogne)
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