Active
Loving
Alert
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Inquisitive

Courageous
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Companionable
Vigilant

Bluetick Rat Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Basset Bordeauxs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

France

Rat Terrier and Bluetick Coonhound

Dogue de Bordeaux and Basset Hound

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Blue
Black
White

Fawn
Black
White

Bluetick Rat Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Basset Bordeauxs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Bluetick Rat Terrier can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Basset Bordeaux can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Basset Bordeauxs are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Basset Bordeauxs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Usually Very Healthy

Entropion
Ectropion

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

None

Ear Examination
Orthopedic
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Complete Blood Test

Bluetick Rat Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Basset Bordeaux has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Basset Bordeauxs are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Basset Bordeauxs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Basset Bordeaux dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bluetick Rat Terrier, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Basset Bordeaux, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bluetick Rat Terriers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Basset Bordeauxs usually need at least 20 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Bluetick Rat Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Basset Bordeaux has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Bluetick Rat Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Basset Bordeaux should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Bluetick Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Basset Bordeaux is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bluetick Rat Terrier is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Basset Bordeaux is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Basset Bordeaux is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Basset Bordeauxs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Basset Bordeauxs are highly friendly around strangers.

Bluetick Rat Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Basset Bordeauxs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Basset Bordeauxs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.