Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Smooth Foodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

France

Poodle and Smooth Fox Terrier

Dogue de Bordeaux and Basset Hound

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Gray
Blue
Silver
White

Fawn
Black
White

Smooth Foodles have medium-length coats.

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

Wiry

Straight

A Smooth Foodle can have a litter of 3-6 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.

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.

Smooth Foodles 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.

While the Smooth Foodle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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.

Patellar Luxation
Sebaceous Adenitis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Entropion
Ectropion

Deafness
Cataracts
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Bleeding Disorder
Eye Diseases and Disorders
Canine Cushing’s Disease
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Myasthenia Gravis
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency

None

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Various Blood Testing Modalities
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Complete Blood Test

Smooth Foodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Smooth Foodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Smooth Foodles 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 Smooth Foodle, it's at least 10 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 Smooth Foodles 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.

Smooth Foodles require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Smooth Foodle 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.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-65 pound (2 - 29 kg) Smooth Foodle feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 70-145 pound (32 - 66 kg) Basset Bordeaux feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Smooth Foodle 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 Smooth Foodle 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.

The Smooth Foodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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.

Smooth Foodles are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Smooth Foodles are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Basset Bordeauxs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Smooth Foodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Basset Bordeauxs are highly friendly around strangers.

Smooth Foodles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Smooth Foodles 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.